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Welcome to Stars and Sticks, the Washington Capitals news and opinions site brought to you by the FanSided Network. Stars and Sticks is dedicated to providing top-notch Capitals news, views, and original content. This site also serves as a community for like-minded fans to come together to catch up on the latest news and to discuss their passion.
Meet The Team
CJ Witt
From northern California, a hockey and Washington Capitals fan for ten years. I try to watch as much hockey as I can during the season and love writing about the sport and sharing my opinions. Advanced stats fan and user.
@CJWittTHL25
John Murray
Dad, Caps Fan, Hockey Writer, Hiker, Gardner, Tree-Hugger. Living the Dream writing about Washington Hockey.
@CapsFan19837
Michael Marzzacco
Micheal Marzzacco is the Stars and Sticks Site Expert and has been a lifelong fan of hockey. Being at FanSided since 2019, Michael's work has been featured in Bleacher Report, The Score, and other major outlets. When Michael isn't writing, he enjoys running, other sports, magic and a good funny movie. Contact Michael at @michael.marzzacco@fansided.com.
@@Marswaggo
Nick Bach
Nick is a paid contributor on the Stars and Sticks FanSided page and co-hosts “The Touchdown Talk” with his friend Josh Cassada on Spotify. Nick is also finishing up his undergraduate career at James Madison University studying Sport and Recreation Management. Nick enjoys writing topical pieces along with game previews and game recaps and anything Capitals or Alex Ovechkin related. Nick also enjoys reading the Bible or books about Christian faith, going to the gym, and spending time with friends.
Todd Matthews
Todd Matthews ran Sabre Noise and Raising Zona under the pen name Sion Fawkes between 2022 and 2024 before he switched his full focus to the NHL. A lifelong hockey fan, Todd now covers the entire NHL at FanSided as the Lead Editor and he is always happy to write about the league’s current happenings and its history. When he’s not writing about hockey, Todd is often found working out either in the gym or running on trails. He is a fan of symphonic and power metal, and an avid listener of audiobooks, particularly in the fantasy genre, and he can be reached at todd.matthews@fansided.com.
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