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Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Recorded Dec. 9, 2019
And BROOM goes the dynamite!
Yes our Caps are coming home from their long trip out West a victorious bunch having vanquished all four foes including the dreaded Golden State 3. Anna and I recap the on ice action with details.
However we must first start the show with a reminder that our fellow fan, Mitch 'Beard' Bates still needs our help, perhaps now more than ever. Recovering from a traumatic event is never easy and his case is certainly no different. Please send him your well wishes and if at all possible please donate to and/or spread the word about his GoFundMe page.
With the game recaps we go over just why it is that John Carlson is indeed Norris trophy worthy, among other highlights. In addition there are a few lowlights as far as Caps having to endure the dirty side of the game. But it's nothing that they can't get through.
We wind up this episode with a round of the old Match Game featuring recent events about a now former Cap, Chandler Stephenson. You the fans get a chance to chime in on what his trade worth should have been, whether it was for a 3rd rounder or a Quarter Pounder.
This holiday season, please take some time if you could to make a donation with either cash or a new unwrapped toy to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection for this year in honor of Bekka Thomas and other fellow Marines that have served past and present.
Thanks for listening and our apologies for the wait!
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Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Recorded Dec. 1, 2019
Anna and I say goodbye to Mo-vember (no more porn stache) and Hello December!
A quick review of our respective holiday jaunts an then a brief statement referring to recent events affecting the world of Pro Hockey. Nothing to see here. Skip if you'd like.
On to the recaps--3 games played and three for the win column. Can it get and better? It can if you're a nit picking Caps fan. Anna and I praise the good and fuss over the bad as only we can. Except she can...see more!
Be sure to catch Anna on the Sports on the Hill Podcast every Monday night at 7 pm for Caps talk.
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Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Recorded Nov. 24, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our U.S. listeners!
It's a short and somewhat somber week as we go over some recent hardships both personally and with the team. We quickly go over each of the three games in addition to recent events both on and off the ice.
Later, Anna and I get into a......spirited discussion about my least favorite part of the game---the shootout. My throat is still sore...
As another Hockey Fights Cancer month ends, be sure to keep those that you fight for close to your hearts and minds this holiday season. Thanks to all who donated and gave of their time and efforts.
Speaking of the Holidays, once again we at the PPP ask that you make a donation to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots to honor the late Caps fan Bekka Thomas and her service in the United States Marine Corps. Do your best to make our Caps fan community proud!
Make it a safe fun and happy Thanksgiving dear listeners! Let's hope the only turkey is on the dinner table and not on the ice...
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Recorded Nov. 17, 2019
So 2019-20 is 25% in the books. And we present to you a status report on Our Washington Capitals as only we at the PPP can...
But first Anna and I recap the week that was in lightning-like fashion. No not that Lightning. I mean FAST. Four games and 5 points recorded, not bad.
As promised, we turn it over to our fan discussion panel. Several questions were prepared each covering a key component of the team from an evaluation standpoint. Filling in admirably for a few planned guests that dropped out is Robbie Gross from the Sports on the Hill Podcast. He gives his always dynamic analysis on the Caps play thus far.
Next up is listener Ronnie Schronce, retired USN and longtime Caps fan. He gives his seasoned take on what has gone well and not as well with our Caps and even includes a rousing endorsement of our goalie of the future, Ilya Samsonov.
Finally our own Mermaid give her perspective on how the Caps have done so far and what needs improving. She pulls no punches in her always 1000% honest take.
Join us for a red rocking good time as we celebrate the now and look to the future. Our Caps have done extremely well for themselves. Can they keep it up?
And how exactly DOES Ronnie feel about a certain DC Sports team owner???? Tune in to this episode to find out!!!
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Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Recorded Nov. 10, 2019
Anna and I go over yet another winning week of Caps hockey...
But first a reminder to do your part in this Hockey Fights Cancer month. I announce my personal inspiration for the charity. Also, a well deserved bit of recognition for our military veterans on this side of the holiday. Several of our wonderful listeners are singled out for their contribution.
For the hockey we do another deconstruction of the week that was in Caps hockey. It was another three games played resulting in another three wins. It's enough to make most Caps fans' minds explode. Except if you've seen this before and are a slave to hockey history, which I am. I will admit that my happiness has it limits and so I have my doubts on this winning streak or at least its timing.
Anna of course begs to differ. But it's a Caps fan's right to overthink success, no? Sorry if it's a downer for some but you all know where I come from...
Post hockey discussion we tackle a recent news item, sort of. Actually we don't, I just retell the story of the Toronto 228th Battalion, the Northern Fusiliers and how they briefly took the pro hockey world by storm 102 years ago. Who says the military and hockey don't mix?
Let us honor the contributions made by our Service members on this Veterans' Day and Remembrance Day.
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Recorded Nov. 3, 2019
This week's episode is dedicated both to a very special young man in Anna's life as well as a historic victory for the DMV. As such our language is, shall I say....Nattily attired? You might need a dry Davey Martinez after we' done!
We begin with the somber duty of reminding all of the annual Hockey Fights Cancer month. Anna relates the story of a recent tragedy involving one of her students that happens to be related to this month's events. His passing will serve as an inspiration throughout the month that we involved in the NHL will use to continue the fight against cancer. On the upside we have an update on Mitch Bates who is one the road to recovery.
It's onward to the hockey---two kick-ass games to cover featuring some usual suspects (Tommy can you hear me?) and some new names as well. Winning sure is contagious ain't it?
One last serious note, if you know someone going through the fight---let them know you're thinking of them.
It does help.
Just doing our bit in this community called hockey fandom.
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Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Recorded October 27, 2019
Welcome Children of the Night!
As I the Boo-Liner OnPoint and our best ghoul Anna celebrate Halloween in our own twisted way...or not.
Our Caps are still far away from Home Sweet Capital One Arena but very much continuing on their winning ways. We recap the results from the first four games including a detailed analysis of the incredible comeback in Vancouver last Friday night.
We close with a plea to our fellow Caps fans to help out another fellow Caps fan in need--Mitch "Beard" Bates. He suffered a truly (no joke) horrific injury recently and will need all the help he can get. Caps PA Announcer Wes Johnson has initiated the call to action, so please donate to Mitch's GoFundMe Page and help him out!
The Mermaid and I want you to enjoy our show, no bones about it!
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Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Recorded October 20, 2019
We are back for another week of Caps hockey! I have coaxed the Mermaid out her cove to speak her words of wisdom with us once again...
We begin with a somewhat overdue thank-you to two of our most loyal and awesome listeners--Lisa Desabrais and Eric Hayes. Their kindness and support of the show cannot be overstated. You guys rock!
After that, I take time to scold those who take a "stay in your lane" approach to "other" sports being mentioned alongside the Caps. We are after all a community and anything the Caps support, naturally we at the Powerplay Point Podcast will support also.....well most things anyway.
The Hockey---three games: one agonizing in every way and two others that were hard fought and victorious. Anna and I present our usual custom analysis of what went wrong---and right. More love for Garnet Hathaway from me and some for Radko Gudas from the Mermaid.
Welcome Back Michal Kempny!!!
And a look towards the Caps' upcoming road trip up North (and West) as we go "Over the Border". You'll want to come a little bit closer for this one...
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Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Recorded October 13, 2019
Our Caps hit a rough patch and some fellow fans are up in arms about it. We've got it covered. The main focus will be the so-called goaltending controversy some say exists. SPOILER ALERT---It doesn't.
But before that there's Anna's visit to the Dulles Expo and with Our Mermaid there's never a Dulles moment. She talks about meeting up with some loyal listeners and fellow fans including our consigliere, Christian Levesque.
Take a deep breath folks....the season's just getting started. But again we've got you covered.
As always we are your can't-do-without-it Survival Guide for the Caps Fan.
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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Recorded Oct. 6, 2019
Anna and I go over Opening week for Our Washington Capitals. We begin the hockey talk with our second go around for the common leitmotif. This week's theme---Canadian Caps players and their origins. See if you can spot the three players and the common place from whence they came.
Next, an impromptu love fest for one of the newcomers on the team--Garnet Hathaway. His brand of intensity and strong play are a welcome sight in the District.
No stats this week, it's just too darn early. But Anna and I do offer an evaluation of how the team has done overall (hint pretty good) and what needs to improve (SPOILER ALERT--the power play).
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