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The Backhand19 - NOD43 + DC + Birthday #11 + Capitals Catch UpOn Episode 19 of The Backhand:
New logo: NOD43 (thanks Moe and Logan Terness)
Rubik's (dailypuzzles.com.au & use promo code TINGMAN)
Washington D.C. trip review
11th Birthday
Caps locked into 8th spot?
Ovi Watch: 777
What's next?
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Peace
2022-04-1714 min
The Backhand18 - Covid; The Swamp; Ovi = GOAT; Pack ReportOn Episode 18 of The Backhand:
DJ ND43 (?)
Covid and The Swamp
Playing vs. friends and ex-teammates (KK, Grady, Dom)
Upcoming Capitals trip to DC
Ovi keeps breaking records
Kuzy 1st Star
Upper Deck MVP Mascot cards
Pack Report: from Kelly from CA
Thanks for listening and please rate, review, subscribe, tell your friends, whatever. Peace!
2022-02-2017 min
The Backhand17 - Christmas reCAP + Central Division Mascot MadnessOn Episode 17 of The Backhand:
Christmas Gift reCAP
Covid shuts down NHL...again
Capitals reCAP: just a loss vs. LA
Hometown kid gets assist in 1st NHL game + 1st Star
Pack Report: envelope from Jerry from NY + trade with Cowtown Sports Cards
Central Division Mascot Madness (7:30): Nordy, Gnash, Mick E. Moose, and more
We'll be back soon with more reCAPs. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends. Peace!
2021-12-2913 minThe BackhandreCAP Games 26-30: Backy (was) Back, Ovi being Ovi, + Card Secret SantaHere's the reCAPs from Games 26-30, on The Backhand.
Game : vs. Anaheim, vs. Pittsburgh, @ Buffalo, @ Chicago, @ Winnipeg
Results: 3-1-1
Overall Record: 18-5-7, 43 pts. (T-1st in Metro)
1st Star of the Games: Ovi, again. (2 G, 6 A)
Ovi Watch: Ovi tied Dave Andreychuk for 1st all-time in power-play goals with his 274th (vs. CHI)
Pack Report: Secret Santa haul from Chris from PA; Dave (Hockey Enjoyer) webstore: https://hockeyenjoyer.bigcartel.com/; Christmas card from Upper Deck
Next Up: vs. LA Kings, @ Flyers, @ Islanders
We...
2021-12-1911 min
The Backhand2021 Wrapped for The BackhandJust a quick episode detailing the podcast's Spotify 2021 Wrapped. Thanks to everyone who listens and supports the pod, you're the real Hart Trophy winners.
Peace!
2021-12-0502 minThe BackhandGames 20-25 reCAP: Caps go 4-1-1 + Ovi 750/20+reCAPs of games 20-25 on The Backhand.
Game : vs. Montreal, vs. Florida, @ Carolina, @ Florida, vs. Chicago, vs. Columbus
Result: 4-1-1 in the last 6
Overall Record: 15-4-6, 36 pts. (1st in Metropolitan)
1st Star of the Games: Ovi (5G + 4A in last 6 games)
Ovi Watch: an Ovi hatty; becomes 2nd-fastest to 750 goals; 7th player to score 20+ in 17 straight seasons; scores against 152nd goalie
Pack Report: a never-ending trade envelope Kelly from California
Next Up: vs. Anaheim (Monday); vs. Chicago (Friday)
We'll be back n...
2021-12-0508 minThe BackhandGame 18-19 reCAP: Pre-Thanksgiving Episode (sounds weird)Capitals Game 18 and 19 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game : Capitals @ San Jose; @ Seattle
Result: 4-0 W; 5-2 L
Overall Record: 11-3-5, 27 pts. (2nd in Metropolitan)
1st Star of the Games: Ovi (3 G, 1 A, 10 shots, 4 hits, 21:24 ATOI)
Ovi Watch: 21st all-time in multipoint games; goals 743, 744, and 745, just 21 from tying Jagr; Adin Hill is 151st goalie he's scored on
Pack Report: a trade with Jordan from Ontario
Next Up: vs. Montreal (Wednesday); vs. Florida (Friday)
We'll be back this weekend to reCAP the Capitals games a...
2021-11-2407 minThe BackhandGames 15-17 reCAP: The Garnet Hathaway EpisodeWelcome to the Capitals Game 15, 16, and 17 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game : Capitals vs.Pittsburgh; @ Anaheim; @ LA Kings
Result: 6-1 W; 3-2 OTL; 2-0 W
Overall Record: 10-2-5, 25 pts., 1st in Metropolitan
1st Star of the Games: Garnet Hathaway: 3 G (2 GWG), 1 A, 17 hits
Ovi Watch: 2 assists vs. PIT (his 9 multi-point games this season) and 382nd for career, T-22nd all-time with Hull and Selanne
Next Up: at San Jose Sharks (Saturday); @ Seattle Kraken (Sunday)
We'll be back next week to reCAP the Capitals game against th...
2021-11-2008 minThe BackhandGames 13 and 14 reCAP: Washington at Detroit; at Columbus (#742 for Ovi)Welcome to the Capitals Game 13 an 14 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game : Capitals at Detroit; at Columbus
Result: 2-0 W; 4-3 W
Overall Record: 8-2-4, 20 pts., T-1st in Metropolitan
1st Star of the Game: Zach Fucale (21 saves, became 1st Caps goalie to record a shutout in his first NHL game); Ovi (1 G, 1 A, 4 SOG, 2 hits)
Ovi Watch: scored his 742nd career goal, passing Brett Hull for 4th all-time on the NHL's goal scoring list; next up is Jagr (766)
Next Up: vs. Pittsburgh on Sunday night
2021-11-1406 minThe BackhandGame 12 reCAP: Washington vs. BuffaloWelcome to the Capitals Game 12 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game : Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
Result: 5-3 W
Overall Record: 5-1-3, 13 points, T-2nd in Metropolitan Division
1st Star of the Game: Tom Wilson (2 G, 4 SOG, 1 hit, 2 blocks, 21:16 TOI)
Ovi Watch: scored his 741st career goal (T-4th with Brett Hull); had his 600th career assist (5th all-time for Russian-born player)
Next Up: @ Detroit on Thursday
We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Red Wings. Peace!
2021-11-1004 minThe Backhand10 - Game 10 and 11 reCAP + Metro Mascot MadnessOn Episode 10 of The Backhand:
Game 10 reCAP vs. Florida (5-4 OTL)
Game 11 reCAP vs. Philadelphia (2-1 L)
5-2-4 (14 pts.) and T-3rd in Metro
Ovi Watch: another goal, 1st to 10
McMichael scores his 1st
Injury News
Metro Mascot Madness: mascot-less Rangers to Gritty to a surprise #1
Pack Report: an envelope from Kelly from Cali
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2021-11-0812 min
The BackhandGame 9 reCAP: Washington at Tampa BayWelcome to the Capitals Game 8 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 9: Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightnings
Result: L, 3-2
Overall Record: 5-1-3, 13 points, T-2nd in Metropolitan Division
1st Star of the Game: Leason (1st NHL goal)
Next Up: @ Florida, Thursday, Nov. 4
Trade: checking out our cards from Rory from British Columbia
We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Panthers. Peace!
2021-11-0308 minThe BackhandGame 8 reCAP: Washington vs. ArizonaWelcome to the Capitals Game 8 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 8: Capitals vs. Arizona Coyotes
Result: W, 2-0
Overall Record: 5-0-3, 13 points, 2nd in Metropolitan Division
1st Star of the Game: Samsonov (16 SA, 16 SV, 1.000 SV%)
Next Up: @ Tampa Bay; Monday, Nov. 1
Trade: checking out our cards from a trade with Zach from Ohio
We'll be back Tuesday to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Lightning. Peace!
2021-10-3003 minThe BackhandGame 7 reCAP: Washington vs. DetroitWelcome to the Capitals Game 7 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 7: Capitals vs Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena
Result: 3-2 OTL
Overall Record: 4-0-3, 11 points, 1st in Metropolitan Division
1st Star of the Game: Ovechkin (1 G, 5 SOG, 24:10 TOI)
Next Up: vs. Arizona Coyotes on Friday, October 29
Pack Report: a prerecorded Upper Deck Allure rip
We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Coyotes. Peace!
2021-10-2906 minThe BackhandGame 6 reCAP: Washington at OttawaWelcome to the Capitals Game 6 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 6: Capitals @ Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre
Result: 7-5 W
Overall Record: 4-0-2, 10 points, T-1st in Metropolitan Division
1st Star of the Game: Oshie (3 G, 3 SOG, 2 PIM, 1 hit, 1 block)
Next Up: vs. Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, Oct. 27
Trade: checking out our cards from a trade with Zach from Ohio
We'll be back Thursday to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Red Wings. Peace!
2021-10-2706 minThe BackhandGame 5 reCAP: Washington vs. Calgary (+ Bonus ECHO recap)Welcome to the Capitals Game 5 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 5: Capitals vs. Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena
Result: 4-3 L (OT)
Overall Record: 3-0-2
1st Star of the Game: Ovechkin (1 G, 1 A, 4 SOG, 3 hits, 1 block, 20:30 TOI)
Next Up: @ Ottawa Senators on Monday, Oct. 25
Trade: checking out our cards from a trade with Zach from Ohio
We'll be back Tuesday to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Sens. Peace!
2021-10-2406 minThe BackhandGame 4 reCAP: Washington at New JerseyWelcome to the Capitals Game 4 reCAP on The Backhand.
Game 4: Capitals at New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center
Result: 4-1 W
Overall Record: 3-0-1
1st Star of the Game: Vitek Vanecek (25/26 saves)
Next Up: vs. Calgary Flames on Saturday, Oct. 23
Trade: checking out our cards from a trade with Paolo from Canada
We'll be back Sunday to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Flames. Peace!
2021-10-2306 minThe BackhandGame 3 reCAP: Washington vs. ColoradoWelcome to the first reCAP episode of The Backhand despite this bonus episode thing debuting after the 3rd game of the season.
Game 3: Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena
Result: 6-3 W
Overall Record: 2-0-1
1st Star of the Game: Kuzy (2 G, 1 A, 7 S, 17:43 TOI)
Next Up: at NJ Devils on Thursday, Oct. 21
Trade: checking out the cards from a trade with Chris Phillips (LA Kings collector)
We'll be back Friday to reCAP the Capitals' game against the Devils. Peace!
2021-10-2004 minThe Backhand1 - Puck Drop on Season 3On the debut episode of Season 3 of The Backhand:
reintroducing you to what we're doing here
Nolan's hockey season updates
Fantasy hockey league?
Capitals News
Ovi on fire
Laviolette is #1
Lappy is super happy over first career NHL goal
Pack Report: mail day from Jerry Casero peace
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2021-10-1717 minThe BackhandSeason 3: The TrailerThe Backhand is back, baby!
This is just a trailer for Season 3 and will be dropping a full episode in the next week or so.
We'll talk about the usual topics like my hockey season (which has been going for a few weeks), the NHL season (which starts Tuesday) and my favorite team, the Capitals. We've also got a newly renamed segment for my favorite hobby, card collecting, called Pack Report, and some other fun stuff planned.
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2021-10-1000 min
The Backhand47 - Pucks and Packs, Pt. 2 (YES! YES! YES!)On Episode 47 of The Backhand:
2nd Round reCAPs
Dad stinks at picking games
YES! YES! YES! Islanders advance
Canadiens surprising everyone
Semifinals Predictions
Cards from Calgary: thanks Ben Mitts!
peace
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2021-06-1214 minThe Backhand46 - Pucks and Packs (and Predictions), Pt. 1On Episode 46 of The Backhand:
Caps eliminated; Islanders move on
Predictions: 1st Round reCAP
Predictions: 2nd Round (we agree, mostly)
Ripping Packs: 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball
peace
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2021-06-0115 minThe Backhand45 - Garny's goals not enough in Game 2 + Game 3 PicksOn Episode 45 of The Backhand:
recording al fresco
reCAP of the Caps' Game 2 OT loss to the Bruins
crummy officiating
Garny the Goal Scorer
Game 2: Caps 3 Stars
Predictions for tonight's Game 3
brothers fighting/agruing
peace
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2021-05-1908 minThe Backhand44 - Caps, Isles Game 1 OT winners + Game 2 predictionsOn Episode 44 of The Backhand:
reCAP of the Caps' Game 1 win over the Bruins
Islanders win physical game in OT
Minnesota, TB both take Game 1
UD Series 1 pack rip thanks to MazaDunes and Gee's Sports Cards in Staten Island
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2021-05-1811 minThe Backhand43 - Gameday Playoff Preview/PredictionsOn Episode 43 of The Backhand:
reCAPS: 5-2-1 to close out the season; #2 seed in the MassMutual East Division
Playoff Matchups
1st Round predictions
Caps/Bruins Game 1 picks
LET'S GO CAPS! (and Islanders!)
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2021-05-1613 minThe Backhand42 - Bike Riding Bandit + McMichael, Alexeyev, & KolesarOn Episode 42 of The Backhand:
10th birthday recap
Spring hockey + soccer
bike riding bandit
questions TO a fan (8:10)
reCAPS: 5-2 over the past 7 (10:44)
Caps 3 Stars: N1KY, Oshie, Mo + Big Zee, Ovi, Kuzy, and Sheary Baby (17:16)
Trade Deadline
Milestones
Ripping Packs: 20/21 Synergy (23:40)
wrap-up
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2021-04-2629 minThe Backhand41 - Spring Hockey, Caps on Easter, Nolan's 10th Birthday WeekOn Episode 41 of The Backhand:
tryouts + spring hockey
Easter with the Caps
10th birthday wishlist: bike, cards, Reverse Retro
Questions from...Nolan? (9:22)
reCAPS: a below-average seven games (12:12)
Caps 3 Stars: Osh, Ovi, Johnny B. Goode, Garny and Dowder (20:55)
Caps News: 10% at Capital One
Ripping Packs: thanks to @penneybreaks + what is a live break? (25:18)
wrap up (29:44)
peace
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2021-04-2530 minThe Backhand40 - Zero Club, 50 points, 43 turns 27On Episode 40 of The Backhand:
tryouts complete
questions from my mom (6:16)
reCAPS (9:34)
Caps 3 Stars (17:03)
1st Female Hire by Capitals: Emily Engel-Natske
Ripping Packs (24:30)
wrap up (27:53)
Happy 27th Birthday to Number 43
Easter with the Capitals
peace
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2021-04-2528 minThe Backhand39 - Nolan's GWG + Cast for Greatness?On Episode 39 of The Backhand:
ECHO Squirt B season is over
upcoming tryouts + Team Green Beans + soccer
Nolan's 1st goal a GWG in final game of the season
Vezina/V Trophy question from our fans (7:19)
reCAPS: 700, 500, 7, 5-1-0 (12:16)
Caps 3 Stars + Guessing Games (17:41)
impatiently waiting to rip this pack of 20-21 Synergy from Upper Deck (21:22)
Liam Foudy Cast for Greatness: procured!
Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Peace.
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2021-04-2526 minThe Backhand38 - Bonus: Anniversary Giveaway + Upper Deck EpisodeHere's what we'll discuss on this 1st anniversary, bonus episode #38, of The Backhand:
a bet with Bobby
a look back on the awesome guests we've had
Nolan's dream interview guest(s)
a surprise package
a pause for remote learning
keychain giveaway
huge thanks to Chris at Upper Deck
the unboxing of Upper Deck's surprise package
Siberian Cat patch
Go Caps!
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2021-04-2522 minThe Backhand37 - Jakub Vrana's Birthday GiftOn Episode 37 of The Backhand:
Intro: ECHO + NHL Outdoors
Happy Birthday Jake the Snake
reCAPS: 9 games in 15 days (7:31)
Link: Oshie's Goal of the Year?
3 Stars: some familiar faces + goal of the year? (14:46)
Guessing Games: Dad stinks, Nolan doesn't
Ripping Packs: 20-21 O-Pee-Chee; 20-21 Upper Deck MVP (20:40)
Wrap-Up: wear a mask, wash your hands, socially distance, peace (25:51)
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2021-04-2527 minThe Backhand36 - The COVID Valentine's Day EpisodeOn Episode 36 of The Backhand:
Between the pipes
Valentine's Day NHL name association
reCAPS: losing streak and postponements (6:25)
Caps 3 Stars: Backstrom again!? (10:43)
Guessing Games: perfect picks for one of us (12:45)
Ripping packs: four packs (15:40)
Fan question we forgot about. Sorry, John. (26:36)
Upper Deck ePack (31:12)
Wear a mask
Wash your hands
Keep your distance
Peace
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2021-02-1435 minThe Backhand35 - Podcast and NHL Milestones: 1000 and 708On Episode 35 of The Backhand:
Back out there with his team
Podcast milestone
UConn hockey vs. #1 Boston College
Caps News (7:23)
Bernie and the Caps meme (c/o @crazycapslady)
Caps break COVID protocol
Series recaps
Caps' 3 Stars (19:59)
Guessing Games (27:00)
Question from a fan (30:35)
Wear a mask
Peace
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2021-01-3134 minThe Backhand34 - NHL is Back + Two New SegmentsOn Episode 34 of The Backhand, we discuss:
Nolan: school + hockey + Jeopardy! + NHL is back + NHL app stinks
Caps: results vs. Sabres
Caps Weekly 3 Stars (*new segment)
Guessing Games (*new segment)
NHL: lots of scoring early on
Questions: ice vs. field hockey
Outro: wear a mask, wash your hands, peace
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2021-01-1619 minThe Backhand33 - Hockey New YearOn Episode 33 of The Backhand, we ring in 2021 by talking about:
winter break almost over
Nolan's Christmas gift rankings
get well, Hank: Lundqvist needs open heart surgery
Big Z signs with Caps
NHL season begins January 13th with new divisions/playoff format
playoff predictions
Question from a loyal listener
wear a mask
wash your hands
peace
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2021-01-0124 minThe Backhand32 - Interview with Fabric of the Game author Todd RadomOn Episode 32 of The Backhand:
hockey and Harry Potter updates
Caps No. 1 in Reverse Retro jersey sales
Happy Birthday to Caps head coach Peter Laviolette
Nolan's interview with Fabric of the Game author Todd Radom (despite dad screwing up the sound)
Cooo-gars? Not in Detroit
Pittsburgh's city colors
Hartford and Quebec's logo simplicity
Canucks' "Flying V" jersey
learning is fun and books are awesome
Nolan and Todd agree on their favorite Reverse Retro
wash your hands and wear a mask.
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2020-12-1332 minThe Backhand31 - Moe-Moe's Birthday and Harry PotterOn Episode 31 of The Backhand:
back on the ice
snowstorm on Saturday
Happy Birthday MoeMoe
Harry Potter
"tough as nails" Malenstyn out for season
Canucks' fire anthem singer
start date pushed back
what is escrow?
a "sweet" song of the week
wear a mask
peace!
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2020-12-0721 minThe Backhand30 - Broccoli, 6/10; Mashed potatoes, 4/10On Episode 30 of The Backhand:
Thanksgiving recap
Tough to focus in the corner
Week without hockey but there WAS hockey
Small group practices + IPH
Honey and Maple Holtby
COVID shutdowns two team facilities
Two questions from our listeners
Coconut Mall
Wear a mask
Peace
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2020-12-0123 minThe Backhand29 - Street hockey and ThanksgivingOn Episode 29 of The Backhand:
Video games in front of the fire
Last Squirt B weekend recap until January 19 (hopefully)
Hockey season on pause
How he'll get his hockey fix
Kendall Coyne Schofield Blackhawks' new player development coach
Thanksgiving menu
Questions from our fans: jersey changes and kayak cellys
Mario Kart Wii Title Theme
Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Stay 6' apart. No Thanksgiving parties.
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2020-11-2321 minThe Backhand28 - Art and HockeyOn Episode 28 of The Backhand:
Take 2
ECHO Squirt B weekend recap
Hank's sharp new pads
NHL starting date January 1?
Reverse Retro jerseys
Chris Creamer and Todd Radom's awesome new book, Fabric of the Game
Wheel "Un" Fortune
Nolan's favorite track, Toad's Factory
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2020-11-1626 minThe Backhand27 - We're back for Season 2On Episode 27, and a new season of The Backhand:
we're back after a two-month hiatus
school and hockey
in net and back on defense
Coronavirus still here
Caps hire a new coach
Holtby, Gudas, Boyd out
Lundqvist, Schultz, van Riemsdyk in
re-signings
Mario Kart, math, Music Park
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2020-11-1521 minThe Backhand26 - Yes Yes Yes! 2nd Round Results + Islanders back in ECF after 27 yearsOn Episode 26 of The Backhand:
back to school and hockey thoughts
Graham is back celebrating the Isles
Austin adds a "hi"
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round results
three Game 7s
Kiviranta and Gretzky
Fan Question: why are the Lightning the Lightning?
lunch note theme for 2020
Yes Yes Yes!! A throwback Goal Horn of the Week
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2020-09-0724 minThe Backhand25 - Caps Eliminated, Reirden Fired, is Holtby next to go? + NHL 2nd Round Matchups + Bonus HockeyOn Episode 25 of The Backhand:
another first round exit by the Caps
Head coach Todd Reirden fired
Braden Holtby's Capitals career: by the numbers
Nolan's memories of Caps' 2019-20 season
NHL Second Round matchups
who's Nolan cheering for now
Squirt B season and school starting up
Goal Horn of the Week: the only Canadian team remaining
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2020-08-2426 minThe Backhand24 - Woof + Nolan's Game 3 Caps-Islanders Intermission Reports + a sliver of optimism (210-5?)On Episode 24 of The Backhand:
special appearance by a smiley Islanders fan
fishing in the rain and donuts
History of 3-0 series' - Must win for the Caps
NHL First Round rundown
our support of Tuukka Rask opting out to be with wife and three young daughters
Graham and Nolan's predictions
Intermission reports and a dejected post-game reaction
tye-die
Lone Star State Goal Horn of the Week
Postseason goal-scoring leader Caps Trivia
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2020-08-1632 minThe Backhand23 - NHL Qualifying Round Rundown + Nolan's Caps-Bruins Intermission ReportsOn Episode 23 of The Backhand:
thanks to @theRealDocC for the 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
fun drills from the clinics last week
complete NHL Qualifying Round Rundown - who left the bubble?
Nolan's intermission and post-game reports of the Caps-Bruins
period by period stats comparisons
#Holtbeast
who the Caps will play? (hint: there will be a split household)
Goal Horn of the Week: an ode to the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference
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2020-08-0934 minThe Backhand22 - NHL Return to PlayOn Episode 22 of The Backhand:
Back on the Vineyard
Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Round Robin game recap
NHL Return to Play recap
Becky's questions about being a goalie
"Funk"y Goal Horn of the Week
Penalty Shots Caps Trivia
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2020-08-0527 minThe Backhand21 - Seattle, Cephalopods, and SnarlsOn Episode 21 of The Backhand:
recording back at home
Squirt tryouts recap
color confusion in Capitals intra-squad scrimmage
Seattle Kraken and expansion draftee possibilities from the Caps
what the heck is a kraken?
a slick Goal Horn of the Week
a birthday edition of Caps Trivia
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2020-07-2621 minThe Backhand20 - Recording Backwards: Live from Martha's VineyardOn Episode 20 of The Backhand:
the beach and a sand bar mirage
tryouts this week
important NHL dates coming up
the Caps are a Mario Kart team (article HERE by Russian Machine Never Breaks)
King Boo
Scooby-Doo recommendations
fan question followed by an immediate correction
a Goal Horn of the Week landslide
Caps Trivia: Massachusetts Edition
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2020-07-1922 minThe Backhand19 - The 2004-05 NHL Lockout and Jamar JagarOn Episode 19 of The Backhand:
will the Stanley Cup Playoffs happen?
mini golf
back on the ice with new skates
headed to the Vineyard before tryouts
an in-depth look at the 2004-05 NHL Lockout
funny name pronunciations
a rockin' and rollin' Goal Horn of the Week
another Scandinavian Caps Trivia
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2020-07-0833 minThe Backhand18 - Fan Questions: Woodchucks to Sabre(-tooth tiger)sOn Episode 18 of The Backhand we answer fan questions about:
woodchucks
hockey-playing animals
life before the Devils
NHL logos: Top 5, Bottom 2
ice cream
explaining offsides
Hartford's NHL past
cephalopods and the Red Wings
an Instagram poll determines Goal Horn of the Week
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2020-06-3021 minThe Backhand17 - Summer HoursOn Episode 17 of The Backhand:
School's out
Summer Hours
Beach sightings: teachers, teammates
Back to the ice: clinics, tryouts in July
Fan question: 100 pts./100 PIM and no Calder?
A "Bad" Goal Horn of the Week
Scandinavian Caps Trivia
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2020-06-1920 minThe Backhand16 - Giggles and HiccupsOn Episode 16 of The Backhand:
Hockey Wars 3 review
Social distancing
Phase 2 for the Capitals
Switzerland
Fan question about puck
Goal horn fit for a King
(Holt)Beast-ly two-part Caps Trivia
Giggles
Hiccups
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2020-06-1124 minThe Backhand15 - Hockey Wars 2 Review, a Broken Drone, and a SkulletOn Episode 15 of The Backhand:
Hockey Wars 2 review
giggles over a bad word
school's almost done
24-team NHL playoff matchups and which play-in round series we're looking forward to watching
new drone: broken in a day
Fan Questions
Goal Horn of the Week: Montreal Canadiens
Caps Trivia: Hardest Shot Edition
wash your hands
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2020-06-0330 minThe Backhand14 - Shout-outs to ScuttlePuck, Syracuse, and Sweet BasilOn Episode 14 of The Backhand:
shout-out to Mike and Dale at the ScuttlePuck podcast (https://apple.co/2M3oneO - head to the 8:38 mark for their kind words about Nolan and The Backhand)
yawns
what we're reading
rinks opening June 20?
Jimmy H. and our spin on a one fan's question
an homage to mom with the Goal Horn of the Week
a tall order in Caps Trivia
Trader Joe's Sweet Basil hand soap
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2020-05-2724 minThe Backhand13 - Who Is Ned Forrester?On Episode 13 of The Backhand, Nolan mentions how a few classmates and his teacher listen to the pod, plugs Corona Cuts, talks about his favorite segments (and member) of Dude Perfect, gives his Top 5 list of sports he enjoys live and sports he enjoys on TV, makes dreams come true with the Goal Horn of the Week, answers the $12,000,000 question on Caps Trivia, and wishes Kuzy a happy birthday.
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2020-05-2033 minThe Backhand12 - Hockey Wars and the World Hockey "Assosheation"On Episode 12 of The Backhand, we'll give a book review of Hockey Wars, react to a possible 24-team NHL playoffs, answer a fan's question about the Whalers, listen to a last-minute selection for Goal Horn of the Week, thank someone for some pretty extraordinary swag, and answer Caps Trivia.
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2020-05-1430 minThe Backhand11 - Getting to Know NolanOn Episode 11 of The Backhand, we've got a tough act to follow after the Brooks Orpik interview. This week, we take inspiration from the NHL's "Puck Personality" YouTube videos, introduce a new Goal Horn of the Week, and some Caps Trivia from way back in March. Yard Goats, Jolly Ranchers, ice cream, Ovi, aliens, and Gatorade are all mentioned, but sadly no questions from our fans.
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2020-05-0624 minThe Backhand10 - Brooks Orpik Interview (WHAT?!)On Episode 10 of The Backhand, Nolan was super stoked to get a chance to interview former Penguins and Capitals defenseman and 2-time Stanley Cup champion Brooks Orpik, who was nice enough to answer a ton of questions for the cast. The conversation ranged from baseball to Bauer, the Cow Palace to the Caps, Sid the Kid to Ovi, the Rivalry Series to retirement , Buffalo to NYC, and a lot more in between. Thanks for the time, Brooks!
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2020-04-2444 minThe Backhand9 - NOLAN-9 BirthdayOn Episode 9 of The Backhand we celebrate my 9th birthday! With a day to recover, we'll look back on my crazy quarantine birthday, answer a few questions from our fans, play Professor Noggin's Hockey trivia, give you a listen to the Caps goal horn before they went to individual horns for each player, answer Caps trivia, and remind you to tune in next week for a BIG episode. Literally, a gigantic episode.
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2020-04-1831 minThe Backhand8 - A Case of the GigglesHappy/Hoppy/Slappy Easter. On Episode 8 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about an upcoming birthday, his affinity for Peeps, Mr. Hockey and his hat tricks, "what if" first round NHL Playoffs match-ups if the season was being played, answers a fan's question on hat tricks, the most hilarious and giggliest Goal Horn of the Week, tries answering a 10/10 on the difficulty scale Caps Trivia question, and giggles some more before reminding you to wash your hands.
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2020-04-1325 minThe Backhand7 - My First (and only) NHL GameOn Episode 7 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about homeschooling on computers, the newly implemented Wellness Wednesday, his first ever NHL game last season, answers three questions from one fan, unleashes a killer Goal Horn of the Week, tried his hand at another installment of Caps Trivia, discusses the coronavirus, and reminds you to wash your hands.
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2020-04-0623 minThe Backhand6 - Homeschool, Hockey, and the HawksOn Episode 6 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about homeschooling after a week, his desk setup and cubicle mate, a street hockey contest he's undefeated at, rock candy, scootering with his brothers, answers a couple of fan questions, introduces a catchy Goal Horn of the Week, and surprisingly gets the correct answer in Caps Trivia.
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2020-03-3023 minThe Backhand5 - Brynn, Brooke, and the BruinsOn Episode 5 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about Day 1 of homeschooling and an online video chat with his teacher and a classmate, interviews everyone's favorite hockey twins (sorry for the subpar sound quality), answers a teammate's question, gives you another Goal Horn of the Week (it's the twins' favorite team's goal horn), and tries giving us the top five scorers on the Caps this year in Capitals Trivia. We're all exhausted and super grateful for all the hard work teachers everywhere have done to prepare themselves and their students for this new normal of distance/online learning.
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2020-03-2421 minThe Backhand4 - Bonus: Quarantine EpisodeIn a bonus episode of The Backhand, Nolan describes his Playmobil NHL Take Along Arena, gives a history lesson on Maurice "Rocket" Richard, answers a question from a teammate, tries answering some NHL trivia questions, gives his take on the Coronavirus and bats, rolls out a pair of Goal Horns of the Week (h/t to Mike I. for the tidbit on the bonus GHotW), and answers a few questions in Caps Trivia before ultimately reminding you to wash your hands.
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2020-03-1930 minThe Backhand3 - The Coronavirus EpisodeOn Episode 3 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about the Coronavirus canceling the NHL, other sports, and school, building primitive houses for bugs, playing street hockey with his brothers, answers a few questions from Moe and Coach Britt, introduces the Goal Horn of the Week, takes a stab at this week's Capitals Trivia, and reminds everyone to wash their hands.
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2020-03-1623 minThe Backhand2 - My Mom is a MomOn Episode 2 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about his last week as a Mite, complete with a fun parents vs. kids season finale (where a coach decked his own son!), introduces mom and answers a question from a fan, discusses knee hockey and the quirky NFHL, recaps the Tampa Bay/Detroit game, reveals the Goal Horn of the Week, and tries to answer a doozy of a question in Capitals Trivia. Mom and Dad make appearances this week.
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2020-03-0922 minThe Backhand1 - Off and SkatingOn Episode 1 of The Backhand, Nolan talks about: his first season of travel hockey as a Mite B, differences between Mite and Squirt hockey, making new friends, Tom Wilson, a memorable moment between the pipes, learning to skate with his "cousin" and getting "waaaaaay better," UConn men's hockey Senior Night, the Goal Horn of the Week, and Capitals Trivia.
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