A little Shaaaooooonnnee love

Last week I ran into injured defenseman Shaone Morrisonn, and by ran into, I mean crossed paths randomly on a corner and nearly walked into a construction site trying to figure out if it was him or not.

He’s really skinny, and his jaw is still wired shut, it looked like. Get better soon, Shaone!

Caps Ladies… Farm Report

So here at Caps Ladies… we’re all about giving the love where the love is due. And this year, our love is mostly going straight to the Caps, but some other guys need some support.

It’s usually at this time of year that we start rooting for the Hershey Bears, since many of our Caps guys are sent down when the season is done. Sadly, the Bears are out of the Calder Cup playoffs, kicked out by the Baby Pens (ugh!) but the Caps ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays are still in for a chance to win the Kelly Cup!

And with that, here’s some Bears and ‘Rays winners from the ladies…

First and foremost, some love has to go out to Ben Clymer. He was sent down to Hershey from the Caps earlier this season and we were quite bummed at the development. Clymer was a definite source of eye candy and provided us with entertainment at the uniform unveiling last summer that we still get a chuckle out of, to this day.

And can’t forget Eric Fehr who’s been up and down between the Bears and the Caps all season but is just so dang tall and cute that you can’t help but love him.

And last, but not least Mathieu Beaudoin.

He played for Ohio State and graduated with a Business degree. A three-time Ohio State scholar-athlete and academic all-Big Ten selection, this kid has got it going on.

And now on to the ‘Rays

Paul Mcllveen

He’s got great scruff and played for the Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) . Need I say more?

Steve Werner

He’s a local boy that went North for school (U-Mass Amherst) and although he did play against the Ladies favorite team, the BU Terriers, he’s now on the right side of the law and kicking butt at Hershey and down south. Don’t you just want to get a beer with Mr. Werner?

Hot Hockey Players That Do Not Play for the Caps ~ Eastern Conference Edition

Let’s go East Side!!! Now for the conference we’re more familiar with. Unfortunately with familiarity also comes animosity - it was difficult to find cuties for teams that I usually root vehemently against. But, here goes!

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

I tried to pick a guy who is cute, but didn’t completely destroy the Caps in the first round of this year’s playoffs. Turns out this is impossible.  The Flyers just don’t have many good looking guys. So I picked one that didn’t at all help the Flyers defeat the Caps. Introducing…back up goalie Antero Niitymaki! At least he has a cool name.

NEW YORK RANGERS

I know the easy way would be to pick Henrik Lundqvist, but I am not one for taking the easy way out. So my choice for the Rangers is Fredrik Sjostrom. Okay, okay, so he’s another Swede. Hot damn, the Swedes are a good looking bunch.

I know he’s a pest, and he can get on EVERYONE’S nerves, but I thought I’d give props to Mr. Sean Avery and his lacerated spleen. You gotta admit, dude at least has edge:

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

That is all.

MONTREAL CANADIENS

Les Habitants are a pretty good looking bunch.  Say hello to Mathieu Carle and his cute little half-smile.

I’d also like to introduce you to Mike Komisarek. He’s American! 6′ 4″ defenseman, U. of Michigan alum, 26 years old, single (linked to Sean Avery ex Elisha Cuthbert, but that was just a rumor). I think I’m in love.

That does it for the Hot Hockey Players That Don’t Play for the Caps. I am rooting for the Canadiens to win it all. Weeeeee!

Hot hockey players that don’t play for the Caps ~ Western Conference Edition

I know, I know….is there such a thing as a hot hockey player that does NOT play for the Washington Capitals?? It may seem strange, but here’s what I think: the Caps are not in the playoffs, but I think the best way to honor their memory (of hotness) is to appreciate the hot men that play for the teams that are still in Stanley Cup contention. Can they make up for the lack of hot Caps in post-season play? Of course not. But they can make the rest of the games on Versus and NBC just a tad more entertaining. So here I present my “Hot men that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Western Conference Addition”. Please, Enjoy.

The Western Conference…what can I say…I know nothing about these teams. BUT…there are some representin’ dudes. May I present…

DETROIT RED WINGS

HOLY SHIT AARON DOWNEY!!! I didn’t even remember that Aaron Downey played for the Red Wings! That’s how deep my Caps devotion runs. Anywho,  I LOVED (loved loved loved ) Aaron Downey when he played for the Norfolk Admirals (when they were the Chicago Blackhawks affiliate). I swear to God, I have a button (yes, a button) with his face on it. Now he’s on the Red Wings.  And I still love him. Even though I hate the Red Wings. Sigh.

Mr. Andreas Lilja (full disclosure - he’s hot, but he has a shady past, I’ll leave you to your own googling). He is Swedish, which is hot.

SAN JOSE SHARKS

Helloooo Mr. Tom Cavanagh. He’s a cutie American from Rhode Island. He’s barely played any games for the Sharks. So SUE ME. Dude is cute. He’s assisted on a Joe Thornton goal, he’s totally legit. And the Sharks have hardly any cute guys on their team.

Also for the Sharks…Mr. Torrey Mitchell. I included Torrey here b/c his mug shot has a cute black eye. Ladies love battle scars.

DALLAS STARS

I hate to report this, but…the Dallas Stars are not an attractive team. Sure, make your case for Mike Modano or Brendan Morrow, but come on! The best I can say is that Marty Turco is not only handsome, but damn funny (see NHL All Star Game 2006). Go Marty!

COLORADO AVALANCHE

Poor Avalanche. Peter Forsberg is as old as dirt and constantly injured. Paul Stastny is not that cute (and also injured). They felt like they had to bring back Adam Foote (not cute AT ALL). Thank God Jose Thedore is playing like a #1 goalie again (but not really). But he’s still at #1 hottie, despite his previous run in with Paris Hilton.

Game Day: Flyers/Caps, Game 7

I think all of us Ladies are feeling a little out of sorts today - anxious, restless, but mainly beyond excited to head to the rink tonight for another playoff game. It’s hard to believe that the Caps have made it this far - from the bottom of the league, literally, on Thanksgiving Day last year, to the very real possibility of heading to the second round of the playoffs today.

Wow.

Bring it on, Flyers - we’re ready for you. One more time.

All red and white, from Monday’s game:

EDIT: Oh, Ovie, your enthusiasm is incredible.

Sometimes hockey makes me sad

Today was one of those days. Hockey = sadness. Especially sad because I know the team is BETTER than this. The product on the ice today was frustrating - incomplete passes, giveaways, lost pucks. That is not the Washington Capitals. The Caps are exciting, aggressive, breathtaking. Today was an off day. A 2-0 loss to the Flyers, in our own building which was loud and red and READY for the real Caps to show up. There’s nothing to do now but put this game behind us.

Here’s something to help (this man is amazing, without him, the game would have been a total bloodbath in the Flyer’s favor).

NHL Playoffs Day #1

The day is here and the playoffs have started. It’s usually at this time of year that I start looking for something to replace hockey…soccer, baseball, summer time happy hours, anything.

But this year is different.  Our team is still playing. And we have our tickets. We’re ready. Are  you?

Caps Ladies… will be your source for all things Capitals. Inspired by the Ladies… we’re doing what they do, but sticking to just one sport and specifically just one team. Come June we may focus our attention on Mr. ZImmerman, but for now our lives are consumed by Greenie, Brooksy, hip-hop Huet and the rest of the roster.  Check ‘em out and try not to become a fan. I dare you.