On Friday, August 23rd, 2019 the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov for four (4) years for a violation of World Anti-Doping Code Article 2.1 (Presence of a Prohibited Substance). Per the IIHF statement the following was released: The case concerns a test indicating a prohibited substance, cocaine, according to … Continue reading TXHT Opinion – Kuznetsov, We Have A Problem
Today in the TXHT Jersey Share series we take a look at a throwback for the Toronto Maple Leafs from the 1922-25 season when they were known as the Toronto St. Pats. Dickson: When the Maple Leafs made the announcement that they would wear this jersey back in February 2017, I knew I had … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Toronto St. Pats
Today in the TXHT Jersey Share series we take a look at the Hockey Fights Cancer jersey for the Washington Capitals from Dickson's collection. Dickson: This jersey is very special to me, as it is not only one of my favourites, but also my paternal grandfather had passed away from cancer back in 2005. … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Hockey Fights Cancer
Today in TXHT Jersey Share we take a look at this very special jersey that was worn by Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine when they defeated the New York Rangers in double overtime in Madison Square Garden. So the story behind this one is awesome. I had received the first ever bonus in … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Game Worn in Double OT at MSG
Today on the TXHT Jersey Share series we take a look back at this really cool jersey that was worn for the 2012 Capitals Clinic which was won at a Caps Care Auction by my friends Mark Whiting and John Stortz. So first off I want to start by expressing my gratitude to … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Caps Clinic
Today on the NWHL we had four more signings announced for the 2019-20 season. Starting off with the Metropolitan Riveters who would sign defensive forward Brooke Baker. Baker, an RIT graduate, played in 123 games for RIT during her four year collegiate career. This will be Baker's first season in the NWHL and with … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – August 21st, 2019
Today on TXHT Jersey Share we take a look at the jersey we never thought would ever be shipped by the NHL Shop, the Washington Capitals 2011 Winter Classic John Erskine jersey. So as previously talked about two entries earlier, this is the jersey I originally ordered through the NHL Shop that took … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Winter Classic Knockout King
Today in the NWHL business picked up as four of the five teams added to their 2019-20 rosters. Starting with the Minnesota Whitecaps as they re-signed defender Chelsey Brodt Rosenthal to a one year deal. Rosenthal, returning for her second season in the NWHL, was a member of last season's Isobel Cup championship team, … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – August 20th, 2019
Today on TXHT Jersey Share we take a look at a Washington Capitals retro red jersey customized to Capitals Legend Peter Bondra. So I actually haven't touched base on this jersey outside of the Capitals alternate jersey, but this jersey is what the Capitals wore from when they entered the league in 1974 … Continue reading TXHT Jersey Share – Bonzai!!
Today in the NWHL announced three more signings for the 2019-20 season. Starting with the Buffalo Beauts as they have signed Slovak defender Lenka ÄŒurmová to a one year deal. ÄŒurmová, 22, has been a member of the Slovakian National Team since she was 15 years old. For ÄŒurmová playing in the NWHL is … Continue reading NWHL News and Notes – August 19th, 2019
