A former Junior 'A' hockey player, Derek has experienced the game's elements to the fullest, from hat-tricks to bench clearing brawls. He believes in three things when it comes to hockey - fighting belongs in the game, playoff beards are essential and the Oilers will win another cup in his lifetime. You can follow him on twitter @mightystyk
Are you a passionate sports fan who loves to write?  Are you an aspiring writer?  Do you wish you had a soap box to share your love for the Washington Capitals?  If you answered to any of those three…Read More
Late last week NHL superstar, Alex Ovechkin again took the opportunity to blast the league over the current lockout and again he chose not to mince his words. When asked about the latest proposal that…Read More
Like many before him, Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has agreed to play in the KHL, according to TSN.ca. Â The flashy forward has reportedly signed with the Dynamo Moscow and will now suit up beside…Read More
Alex Ovechkin has joined the ranks of many NHL stars by packing his bags and heading over seas to play while waiting out the current lockout.  But he before departing he had some strong for the league…Read More
Are you a Capitals fan who loves to write? Then we want you to join the Stars and Sticks team. We are putting out a call for writers so we can continue to grow in order to be able to provide the most…Read More
If the NHL won’t give you any feel good stories then us at the Fansided network will. Â Today a…Read More
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