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Category: Washington Capitals

BIDNER

American Hockey League,Detroit Red Wings,Edmonton Oilers,National Hockey League,United Kingdom,Washington Capitals / Sep-2015

Todd Bidner:
FIGHTING CLAUDE JULIEN

I got in a fight that night with Claude Julien. I’d fought him in junior, so I knew I could beat him up. I did pretty good against him, and all the scouts were there.

FT-Maruk

American Hockey League,Montreal Canadiens,Training Camp,Washington Capitals / Sep-2015

Dennis Maruk:
FROM THE BEGINNING

I was excited about going to my first training camp after the California Golden Seals drafted me in the second, round, 21st overall in 1975.

FT-Vukota

Fighting,National Hockey League,New York Islanders,Washington Capitals / Jun-2015

Mick Vukota:
THE FIGHTER’S BOND

There’s a bond among fighters because we all have a fear of failure. Most fighters, off the ice, are the nicest guys because of this very real weakness that we have to stare down and try and face, but sometimes, cannot.

FT-Maruk

Playoff Beards,Playoffs,Washington Capitals / Jun-2015

Dennis Maruk:
WHY I HAD A MOUSTACHE IN THE NHL

I first started growing a moustache when I was about 14 because I just didn’t want to shave, and it made me look older.