Here are a few photos from the morning practice yesterday, January 17, 2011 before the Washington Capitals headed to Philadelphia for a three game road trip.

LL Cool B - "Ladies Love Brooks"

Neuvy making a save

Coach Bruce Boudreau keeping the boys moving

Andrew Gordon looks happy to be back with Caps

Hendy

Big John Erskine

Jay Beagle and his tongue

Ovi smiles during "Juice Boy"

Hannan

Matty P

1st Line Combo - Ovi, MoJo and Brooksy

What happened towards the end of practice was a first for me and apparently a first for most, including players.  This kind of thing might happen behind closed doors, but not during an open to the public practice.  DJ King showed Matt Hendricks some fight techniques and shared trade secrets.  It was fun to watch.  It was slow and they talked out each of the movements and when do use them.  Here are a few photos of the fight lesson. You can read about "Caps fight club" from Homer McFanboy.

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HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY
MATHIEU PERRAULT!!

(Born in Drummondville, QC, Canada)

Center Mathieu Perrault was the Washington Capitals 6th Round Draft Pick
in 2006 (177th Overall).

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**Updated 11/02/2010: Hockey 'n Heels SOLD OUT in a record five minutes yesterday!

Capitals Fifth Annual Hockey 'n Heels registration opens November 2. Female fans can learn more about hockey, meet Capitals players and meet other female fans. Buy your tickets soon as they sold out quickly last year.

From Club Scarlet:

Hockey 'N Heels is back!  The event will take place at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Tues., Nov. 16, 2010 from 6-9 p.m so circle that date on your calendar!

At Hockey 'N Heels, you can join other hockey-minded women for on-ice demonstrations and informational sessions where you can learn all about hockey. This year we have Coach Bruce Boudreau, John Carlson, Semyon Varlamov, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, and Chilli Amar from Mix 107.3 scheduled to participate in the event. Please note that coaches and players scheduled to appear are subject to change.

Event registration will take place on Tues, Nov. 2 beginning at 10 a.m. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. $60.

Photos from Hockey 'N Heels 2009:

Special Guest Slapshot

Mathieu Perreault enjoyed it as much as the ladies!

Perrault taught stick handling

Alan May

Chalk Talk with Alan May and Lisa Hillary

Trying on equipment was fun

We're ready Coach

Peter Bondra taught us how to shoot a slapshot

Face-offs with Coach Bob Woods

Slapshots with Eric Fehr

Coach Bruce Boudreau explained pre-game strategy

Coach signed his book

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Welcome Back Perrault and Beagle! Both recalled from Hershey.

Mike Green practiced with team, but grimaced on every shot.



 



Poti

Hendricks streching

Neuvy

Bradley

Sloan

Brooksy

Nicky

  

Semin

Fehr

  

Matty P

Beagle

Steckel

Flash

Greenie

Semin

Alzner

Neuvy

Coach Woods

Coach Evason

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