Category Archives: Boston Bruins

A Rare Elation To Savor

Posted on April 26, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

This morning, we know no Curse. How often have we been able to say that? To what extent does victory like last night’s serve as lasting balm over the scabs and scars from so many springs, that have marred and maimed our … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, John Walton, Mike Vogel, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals | 14 Comments

Seventh Game Aftermath Red Rockin in New England

Posted on April 25, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

8 Arlington St., Portland, Maine, 10:55 p.m. Wednesday night — very much Bs country.

Posted in Boston Bruins, Mike and Marleen, NHL playoffs, Rock the Red, Washington the hockey town | 2 Comments

Here’s Hoping

Posted on April 22, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

Mostly, I hope the Legend who selflessly and at no small personal sacrifice answered George McPhee’s plea back in autumn leaves the Chinatown rink this evening savoring unique triumph, as the bench leader of the crest for which he too … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Bruins, Braden Holtby, Dale Hunter, John Walton, Morning cup-a-joe, NHL playoffs, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town, Washington the would-be sports town | 5 Comments

Another Famous Call from Boston

Posted on April 14, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

While we don’t quite wish for overtime drama involving our team in the Stanley Cup playoffs, we welcome the merry messaging it can deliver, as with Saturday evening’s game-ending call from John Walton.

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Up North, Reconvened in a Perfect Circle of Puck Cheer

Posted on April 13, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

Part springtime sinus relief, part faith statement celebration: I am weekending in New England, where vestiges of winter are still to be found, supporting the Bears, the Caps, and the region’s craft beer culture, in the irreplaceable company of my … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hockey League, Boston Bruins, Hershey Bears, Mike and Marleen, Morning cup-a-joe, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, playoff hockey, Portland Pirates, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Matty Perreault vs. the Big, Bold Boston Bruins

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Elisabeth Meinecke

The Capital who torched the Boston Bruins most this year offensively was … Mathieu Perreault? Be honest. If you had to guess the team you thought an undersized NHLer not named Martin St. Louis would get a hat trick against, … Continue reading →

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Quality Content and Good Fun: WRC’s Embrace of DC’s Hockey Blogs

Posted on April 11, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

With five consecutive playoff appearances, the Capitals have helped deliver another rite of spring — local NBC web guru Jim Iovino’s spirited playoff survey of local media, heavy on blogger participation, to his credit. Jim is the managing editor of … Continue reading →

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Paroled by Playoff Puck

Posted on April 9, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

For me, Saturday afternoon and evening finally delivered long elusive fun at being a hockey fan in Washington, at the very end of the regular season. For me, fun with hockey is when the present and near future offer promise. … Continue reading →