Monthly Archives: November 2009

Dark Cloud Overshadows Caps Win: Caps 3 / Canes 2 / Ovi ?

Posted on November 30, 2009 by On Frozen Blog
Posted in 2 Points, Alexander Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

Late-Game Wilting: Surmising Its Causes and Cures

Posted on November 30, 2009 by PucksAndBooks

At the one-quarter mark of the season, a glaring character flaw has perniciously and persistently permeated the Capitals’ young season: the team weakens as the game goes along. Leads are often acquired early and disconcertingly — alarmingly — lost late. … Continue reading →

Posted in Joe Finley, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Milan Jurcina, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Bears Best Mini-Mullets in Blanking Fashion

Posted on November 29, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

It was a 5-0 Hershey whitewash over Wilkes-Barre Scranton at Giant Center early Sunday evening. Incredibly, Michal Neuvirth has stopped 123 of the 124 petite Pens’ shots he’s faced in his last four games at Giant Center. Hershey’s 32 points … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hockey League, Andrew Gordon, Hershey Bears, John Walton, Michal Neuvirth | 3 Comments

Washington’s Night in Canada: Caps 4 / Habs 3 – SO

Posted on November 28, 2009 by On Frozen Blog
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Holiday Weekend in Habs-land

Posted on November 28, 2009 by gustafsson16

My wife and I are taking a quick Thanksgiving weekend trip to Montreal for a Hockey Night in Canada game. The grandparents are watching the kids, so we’ll be able to enjoy more of what 24 hours in Montreal has … Continue reading →

Posted in Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals | 9 Comments

OFB Correspondent Saturday Night-Seated in a Hockey Cathedral

Posted on November 28, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

Alexandre Giroux apparently purchased 14 tickets for tonight’s game in Montreal. Mathieu Perreault was on the hook for 17. Our own Gustafsson purchased just two, for his wife and himself in a one-night getaway fit of fun from the far-reaching … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey Night in Canada, Montreal Canadiens, OFB, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Snapshot of Sacrifice

Posted on November 26, 2009 by PucksAndBooks

Imagine going on live TV with your jaw broken in two places and wired shut! That’s what Quintin Laing did with Comcast Sportsnet’s Lisa Hillary during the second intermission of last night’s 2-0 victory over Buffalo. I don’t know how … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hockey League, Hershey Bears, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from On Frozen Blog

Posted on November 26, 2009 by OrderedChaos

Loved this holiday-perfect image from The Pond Ice Arena, in my alma mater’s home town of Newark, Delaware (Go Fighting Blue Hens!). May you and yours have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. Continue reading →

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Varly Perfect, Ovi 1 G & 15 PIM: Caps 2, BuffaSlugs 0

Posted on November 25, 2009 by On Frozen Blog
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Alzner Back in DC

Posted on November 25, 2009 by On Frozen Blog

The Washington Capitals have recalled Karl Alzner from the Hershey Bears today. With Tom Poti, Shaone Morrisonn, and Milan Jurcian all still day-to-day, Alzner may make his 09-10 season debut on the blueline tonight when the Caps host the Buffalo Sabres. Continue reading →

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