Category Archives: TV

A House Undefended

Posted on February 3, 2013 by PucksAndBooks

Separate and distinct from the scoreboard verdict, there was a disquieting vibe to Super Sunday’s matinee tilt between the Penguins and Capitals. I sat down low in Verizon Center for it, and I didn’t like the vibe at all. This … Continue reading →

Posted in National Hockey League, NBC, Pittsburgh Penguins, The Great Old Patrick Division, TV, Washington Capitals, Washington the cursed hockey town | 3 Comments

Tweeted Pessimism from BobM

Posted on October 7, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

 

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A Veteran Media Voice Speaks Out Against Sufficating Skins Coverage

Posted on July 30, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

Did you know that WRC News4 anchor Jim Vance has been with that outlet since 1969? He’s seen a lot in that time in the nation’s capital, but apparently this summer he’s already seen more wall-to-wall Redskins’ coverage than even … Continue reading →

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TSN, Sending Up Semin

Posted on July 2, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

We in Washington have, understandably, a conflicted view of Alexander Semin. To be sure, we’re aware of his numerous and infuriating faults: so often, he seemed invisible; so often, he seemed capable of so much more. Yet we’ve also had … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Semin, Free agency, Media, National Hockey League, TSN, TV | 14 Comments

Another Pack of Pucksters Makes Round 2 Picks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

Dear Jim Iovino: Wise men publish elevated flattery directed at beautiful women. Kinda surprised we were the only ones going with Caps in seven in round one. But we’re even more surprised to see the overwhelming majority (all but one!) … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, NBC, New media, New York Rangers, NHL playoffs, OFB, TV, Washington Capitals, WRC | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 106.7 the Fan, Boston Bruins, hockey blogging, Media, NBC, playoff hockey, TV, Washington the hockey town, WRC | Leave a comment

The Second-Best Way to Watch an NHL Game

Posted on October 27, 2011 by DC SportsChick

While I love watching the Caps on TV, I enjoy watching other NHL games as well. In the past I’ve had NHL Center Ice, which provides basic functionality but not much else. I was never a huge fan of it because there was always a dearth of HD games, at least through Verizon FIOS. So when I heard that NHL GameCenter was available via the PS3, I was intrigued. Continue reading →

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Grapes, on the Great Caps

Posted on October 25, 2011 by On Frozen Blog

These are heady times in HockeyWashington — check out the latest Hockey Night in Canada ‘Coach’s Corner’ segment wherein Don Cherry gives the Caps the ultimate compliment.

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Sky TV

Posted on May 6, 2011 by On Frozen Blog

We’ve a terrific pal on the beat in 106.7 the Fan’s Sky Kerstein, who also happens to be an Energizer Bunny on the beat — no reporter in town is out at Kettler for practices, development camps, and press conferences … Continue reading →

Posted in 106.7 the Fan, Bruce Boudreau, Media, NHL playoffs, Radio, Sky Kerstein, TV, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Another Playoff Party Online for Blogging Pucksheads at WRC

Posted on April 29, 2011 by On Frozen Blog

Among a host of impressive media voices we chimed in again on what we think might happen in the Caps-‘Bolts series for WRC-TC 4’s web site today. JP, Dave Nichols of the Capitals News Network, WNST’s Ed Frankovic, Sean Leahy … Continue reading →

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