Category Archives: Comcast SportsNet

Farewell to a Broadcast King

Posted on September 1, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

As summer comes to a close we learn of another important and impassioned media voice for hockey leaving Washington for an exciting career opportunity. Comcast Sportsnet’s Russ Thaler begins the on-air portion of a new chapter in his broadcast career … Continue reading →

Posted in Comcast SportsNet, Hockey blogging, Media, New media, Rush, Russ Thaler, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town | 2 Comments

OFB TV: Comcast Sportsnet’s Jill Sorenson on Washington Blooming in Pucks This Spring

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Andrew Tomlinson

We had a chance to visit with Jill Sorenson of Comcast Sportsnet recently and call her out for some Avery-like behavior during the media skate the Capitals held at season’s start. More importantly, Jill shared with us some first-hand accounts … Continue reading →

Posted in Comcast SportsNet, Jill Sorenson, NHL playoffs, OFB TV, Washington Redskins, Washington the hockey town | 1 Comment

A Warrior Moment To Remember for the Red Army

Posted on April 24, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

The Capitals may or may not go on to enjoy a prosperous and lengthy run in the 2011 NHL postseason. This morning, all we know for sure is that things are a heck of a lot better in late April … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce Boudreau, Comcast SportsNet, Jill Sorenson, Mike Green, Morning cup-a-joe, New York Rangers, NHL playoffs, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town | 5 Comments

Return to Prominence

Posted on April 5, 2011 by On Frozen Blog

Stick-tap to Dan Steinberg for bringing this to our attention:

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OFB TV: Catching Up with Dmitri Orlov

Posted on March 5, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

Yesterday morning the Hershey Bears practiced at their grand old barn, Hersheypark Arena. I drove up for the practice with Ben Raby of Comcast Sportsnet and WTOP radio. Raby had never been inside HPA before, and he had the same … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hockey League, Ben Raby, Comcast SportsNet, Dmitri Orlov, Dmitry Kugryshev, Federal News Radio, Grand Old Hersheypark Arena, Hershey Bears, KHL, OFB TV, Prospects, Radio, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

‘Saturday Night Caps’ Blogger Insights

Posted on January 17, 2011 by PucksAndBooks

This past Saturday night I joined Off Wing Opinion’s Eric McErlain, Comcast Sportsnet’s hockey blogger Ben Raby, and veteran Capitals’ radio reporter Jonathon Warner in studio for Federal News Radio’s ‘Saturday Night Caps.’ Federal News Radio is the flagship station … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Ovechkin, Ben Raby, Comcast SportsNet, Eric McErlain, Federal News Radio, HBO's 24/7, hockey blogging, Jonathan Warner, Media, OFB, Radio, Washington Capitals, Washington the hockey town, Winter Classic 2011 | Leave a comment

“Unfamiliar Territory” — Also, Intolerable

Posted on December 13, 2010 by PucksAndBooks

Can a legitimate Stanley Cup contender lose any hockey game by a touchdown — and to a middle-of-the-pack outfit at that? “Unfamiliar territory” is where the Caps are these days, according to the head coach after Sunday night’s preposterous 7-0 … Continue reading →

Posted in Al koken, Alexander Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Comcast SportsNet, National Hockey League, New York Rangers, Nicklas Backstrom, Semyon Varlamov, Washington Capitals | 41 Comments

Giving Thanks for Being in the Nation’s Hockey Capital

Posted on November 24, 2010 by PucksAndBooks

In the spirit of the season, I offer a list of 10 things I’m thankful for while commissioned in the Red Army this fall. (10) The Moxie of Matt Hendricks. The longshot training camp candidate won a checking line center’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan May, Alexander Semin, Comcast SportsNet, Foster Hewitt Memorial Award 2010, Hockey Hall of Fame, Matt Hendricks, Michal Neuvirth, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ron Weber, Ted Leonsis, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals, Winter Classic 2011 | 3 Comments

Dishonoring the Crest

Posted on November 23, 2010 by PucksAndBooks

We all have bad days at the office. Occasionally, we all have really bad days at the office. You know the ones — things start going wrong at 8:45, improve none over the course of the morning, lunch hour mercifully … Continue reading →

Posted in Alan May, Alexander Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Bruce Boudreau, Comcast SportsNet, Joe Beninati, Morning cup-a-joe, National Hockey League, New media, Twitter, Washington Capitals | 7 Comments

Postgame Live Chat Tonight

Posted on November 22, 2010 by DC SportsChick

Similar to last season, tonight I’ll be hosting a chat on CSN Washington after the Caps-Devils game. The chat will be here. Please join me to share your thoughts about the game and discuss exciting topics such as the Devils’ woes and Erskine’s mustache (which, incidentally, would be a great band name). See you tonight! Continue reading →

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