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The Backhand is a kid-hosted hockey, Washington Capitals-centric podcast covering topics like travel hockey team to being a kid to the Capitals to hockey cards. The host is a DJing, hockey-playing, card-collecting, Mario Kart racing eleven-year-old. Co-hosts are mom and dad.
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On 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
On 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!
On 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!
Here'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'll be back next weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Kings, Flyers, and Isles. Peace!
Just 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!
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 next weekend to reCAP the Capitals games against the Ducks and Hawks. Peace!
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 against the Habs and Panthers. Peace!
Welcome 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 the Sharks and Kraken. Peace!
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
We'll be back to reCAP the Capitals game against the Penguins. Peace!
Welcome 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!
On 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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Welcome 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!
Welcome 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!
Welcome 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!
Welcome 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!
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!
Welcome 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!
Welcome 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!
On 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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The 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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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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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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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Here'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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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On 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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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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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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On 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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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! To get your questions answered on an episode, contact mom or dad or just use this link --> https://anchor.fm/thebackhand And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the most awesome hockey podcast hosted by a 9-year-old. Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
On 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. To get your questions answered on an episode, contact mom or dad or just use this link --> https://anchor.fm/thebackhand Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the most awesome hockey podcast ever recorded by a 9-year-old. Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
Happy/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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On 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. To get your question featured on an episode, contact mom or dad or just use this link (https://anchor.fm/thebackhand) If you could, subscribe, rate, and review the most awesomest hockey podcast out there. Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
On 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. Feel free to contact mom or dad or just use this link (https://anchor.fm/thebackhand) to leave feedback or questions. Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
On 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. Feel free to contact mom or dad or just use this link (https://anchor.fm/thebackhand) to leave feedback or questions. Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
In 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. Here's the link to a tweet by Hockey Night in Canada (@hockeynight) of Rasmus Ristolainen crushing himself into the boards: https://twitter.com/hockeynight/status/1236007624094691329?s=20 Reach out with any questions, ideas, or feedback --> https://anchor.fm/thebackhand (or just shoot mom or dad a text) Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
On 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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On 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. Reach out with any questions, ideas, or feedback --> https://anchor.fm/thebackhand Goal Horn of the Week audio is courtesy of YouTuber FamousGoalHorns (Twitter: @FamousGoalHorns)
On 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.
We introduce the Goal Horn of the Week and Capitals Trivia segments. Dad co-hosts this week.
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