Caps and Flyers Rookies Set to Scrimmage
The Washington Capitals have announced that the team will conclude its upcoming rookie camp with an exhibition game against a squad of Philadelphia Flyers rookies. The game—which, according to the Caps’ Web site, “is the first in an initial two-year agreement that will bring the contest to Kettler Capitals Iceplex in 2008”—will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Flyers’ practice facility in Voorhees, N.J. That’s not exactly the most convenient time and place for Caps fans who want to see what Nicklas Backstrom, Francois Bouchard, and Karl Alzner can do against the team’s old Patrick Division foes—but they can still thank whoever’s in charge for making the arrangement with the Flyers organization, as opposed to any of the so-called Southeast Division “rivals” the Caps are forced to play eight regular-season games against each season.
Of course, the rookies-only game won’t provide the Flyers’ recently acquired $52-million-dollar pipsqueak-on-skates Daniel Briere with an opportunity to spear anyone in the family jewels, but he’ll have plenty of chances once the regular season starts.
September 4th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
“Of course, the rookies-only game won’t provide the Flyers’ recently acquired $52-million-dollar pipsqueak-on-skates Daniel Briere with an opportunity to spear anyone in the family jewels, but he’ll have plenty of chances once the regular season starts.”
Interesting a Caps fan would chastise Briere for questionable stick work. Out of curiosity, Mr. Borlik, do you recall Dale Hunter or has that jewel-spearer conspicuous left your memory?
September 4th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Matt, no need to let the facts get in the way of a good rant. Any Caps fan will tell you the Dale “Head” Hunter was just a “passionate” player or some other load of horseshit.
Hope the Caps rookies are ready for the likes of Steve Downie!
September 13th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
[...] Rookie Camp concluded yesterday with a 5-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers’ rookie team in an exhibition game held in Voorhees, N.J. By all accounts, the more skilled Caps squad out-skated the Flyers but was [...]