Junior Hockey

Hockey organizations since 2005 for which Steve Oleksy has played: Hershey Bears, Toledo Walleye, Port Huron Icehawks, Las Vegas Wranglers, Idaho Steelheads, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Lake Erie Monsters, Traverse City North Stars, Lake Superior State University Lakers. Oh, and the guys over at B&R Sports, a pro-shop chain back home in Michigan. "I thought, ‘What the heck, I worked there when I was a kid, so I'll kill some time,' " the Washington Capitals ' defenseman said of his...

Hockey organizations since 2005 for which Steve Oleksy has played: Hershey Bears, Toledo Walleye, Port Huron Icehawks, Las Vegas Wranglers, Idaho Steelheads, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Lake Erie Monsters, Traverse City North Stars, Lake Superior State University Lakers. Oh, and the guys over at B&R Sports, a pro-shop chain back home in Michigan. "I thought, ‘What the heck, I worked there when I was a kid, so I'll kill some time,' " the Washington Capitals ' defenseman said of his...

LONDON, ONTARIO — There will be competitors vying for the men's title at these World Figure Skating Championships who are more elegant. There will be those who are more polished jumpers and more evocative interpreters of music. But there probably won't be a skater who attacks the sport with the ferocity of Max Aaron , 21, a former junior hockey player who makes no apologies for his shortcomings in the often persnickety sport even as he throws himself into addressing them.

LONDON, ONTARIO — There will be competitors vying for the men's title at these World Figure Skating Championships who are more elegant. There will be those who are more polished jumpers and more evocative interpreters of music. But there probably won't be a skater who attacks the sport with the ferocity of Max Aaron , 21, a former junior hockey player who makes no apologies for his shortcomings in the often persnickety sport even as he throws himself into addressing them.

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Former NHL star Theo Fleury says he was sexually abused by a junior hockey coach. Fleury's account is detailed in an autobiography called "Playing With Fire. " The book is to be released next week. Excerpts appeared online. The former Calgary Flames forward accuses Graham James of abuse. James was jailed in 1997 after admitting to sexually abusing two players on his junior hockey team - one being ex-NHL player Sheldon Kennedy. James could not immediately be reached for comment.

Sam Anas thought he had laid out the perfect road map for his hockey career when he committed to Quinnipiac last year. The Landon senior, the 2010-11 All-Met Player of the Year , saw himself playing Division I college hockey next fall. Then, the coaches at ECAC school in Hamden, Conn., hit him with an unusual question: Where are you going to play juniors next year? "It was definitely a surprise," Anas said, "but I started talking to some guys who've done it, and it settled in on me. I'm cool with it. " On Monday,...

The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Karl Alzner , their 2007 first-round draft pick, to a three-year entry-level contract yesterday. The team also announced that it has extended its agreement with its minor league affiliate in Hershey, Pa., through the 2009-10 season, with an option for a third year. Alzner, last year's fifth overall pick, recorded 36 points (seven goals, 29 assists) and was plus-26 for the Calgary Hitmen this past season. A stay-at-home defenseman, the 6-foot-2, 198-pound Alzner was...

When Mike Green limped off the ice after a light skate this morning, he did not look like he could play 24 hours from now. As it turns out, the NHL took the decision out of his hands. Green was suspended this morning for three games without pay for his elbow to the head of Michael Frolik on Friday night. The NHL's leading scorer among defenseman will forfeit $81,606.21. Green referred all questions about the league's decision to Coach Bruce Boudreau. But the defenseman said he didn't think he deserved a penalty.

NASHVILLE — Coach Bruce Boudreau noticed early on during official workouts that one young prospect wasn't content to simply enjoy his time at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and accept any preconceived conclusion that he couldn't stick with the Washington Capitals this season. In the two weeks since rookie camp opened, Cody Eakin has been all business. He knew coming in that he might be a long shot to reach the NHL at the start of this season, but he has demonstrated...

When the Washington Capitals attempt to match the longest winning streak in franchise history Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they'll have to do it without one of their best players. Mike Green, the NHL's leading scorer among defensemen, was suspended Saturday for three games, without pay, by the league for his elbow to the head of Florida Panthers forward Michael Frolik in the first period of Friday night's 4-1 victory at Verizon Center . Although Green does not have a history of controversial...

Washington Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau watched the team's two-year, $1.8 million investment head for the training room with his hand over his mouth just 10 minutes into the team's annual development camp on Monday afternoon at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. "I'm going, ‘Are you kidding me?' " Boudreau said afterward. Center Mattias Sjogren returned to practice brushing his tongue against the front of a bloody mouthpiece, creating one more adjustment he's had to make...

Sam Anas thought he had laid out the perfect road map for his hockey career when he committed to Quinnipiac last year. The Landon senior, the 2010-11 All-Met Player of the Year , saw himself playing Division I college hockey next fall. Then, the coaches at ECAC school in Hamden, Conn., hit him with an unusual question: Where are you going to play juniors next year? "It was definitely a surprise," Anas said, "but I started talking to some guys who've done it, and it settled in on me. I'm cool with it. " ...

NASHVILLE — Coach Bruce Boudreau noticed early on during official workouts that one young prospect wasn't content to simply enjoy his time at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and accept any preconceived conclusion that he couldn't stick with the Washington Capitals this season. In the two weeks since rookie camp opened, Cody Eakin has been all business. He knew coming in that he might be a long shot to reach the NHL at the start of this season, but he has demonstrated...

The other day, my eight-year-old son Max scored a goal in his mite hockey game, raised his stick, and ran down the ice on his tip-toes in a goal celebration that seemed oddly familiar. Afterward, I asked what he was doing. "The Eruzione," he answered. As in Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 Olympic hockey team, who did the same move after his game-winning goal against the Soviet Union 30 years ago this month. Max was born a decade after the Soviet Union collapsed, and more than two decades after the "Miracle on Ice" at...

When the Washington Capitals attempt to match the longest winning streak in franchise history Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they'll have to do it without one of their best players. Mike Green, the NHL's leading scorer among defensemen, was suspended Saturday for three games, without pay, by the league for his elbow to the head of Florida Panthers forward Michael Frolik in the first period of Friday night's 4-1 victory at Verizon Center . Although Green does not have a history of...

When Mike Green limped off the ice after a light skate this morning, he did not look like he could play 24 hours from now. As it turns out, the NHL took the decision out of his hands. Green was suspended this morning for three games without pay for his elbow to the head of Michael Frolik on Friday night. The NHL's leading scorer among defenseman will forfeit $81,606.21. Green referred all questions about the league's decision to Coach Bruce Boudreau. But the defenseman said he didn't think he deserved a...

After reaching the Maryland Scholastic Hockey League championship game in 2007 and the semifinals last season, Linganore (8-3-1) is preparing for another deep playoff run. Friday's 5-3 win over Middletown was the Lancers' third win in four games. Their season finale is Feb. 6 against Tuscarora. "We're very capable [of going far] this year," Linganore junior Ethan Klauka said. "Last year we had the talent, and the year before that we definitely did. Now we have a new coach and our team is much more disciplined this year.

Washington Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau watched the team's two-year, $1.8 million investment head for the training room with his hand over his mouth just 10 minutes into the team's annual development camp on Monday afternoon at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. "I'm going, ‘Are you kidding me?' " Boudreau said afterward. Center Mattias Sjogren returned to practice brushing his tongue against the front of a bloody mouthpiece, creating one more adjustment he's...

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Former NHL star Theo Fleury says he was sexually abused by a junior hockey coach. Fleury's account is detailed in an autobiography called "Playing With Fire. " The book is to be released next week. Excerpts appeared online. The former Calgary Flames forward accuses Graham James of abuse. James was jailed in 1997 after admitting to sexually abusing two players on his junior hockey team - one being ex-NHL player Sheldon Kennedy. James could not immediately be reached for comment.

Outside the Washington Capitals locker room, the most feared fighter in the National Hockey League stared at a sealed envelope that had just been handed to him by a reporter. On the front, in neat, cursive writing, a relative whom Donald Brashear has not seen for 18 years, had written simply, "Donald. " Brashear clutched the envelope in his swollen left hand, the hand he has shaped into the cudgel of a fist in 223 fights over 15 violent seasons in the NHL. He thought hard about opening it, whether he wanted to peel back the layers of...