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The playing career of Washington Capitals assistant coach Bob Woods mimics that of head coach Bruce Boudreau: a random collection of hockey franchises, from the Johnstown Chiefs to Tallahassee Tiger Sharks.The big difference? Bruce Boudreau never had the singular honor of competing in the legendary (at least around these parts) Roller Hockey International. Please recall that RHI was a summer league that debuted in 1993 and seemed to exist for two reasons:1. Using minor league ice hockey players during their down time to capitalize on the then-enormous popularity of inline skating. 2. To bestow upon the world some of the most audacious and hilarious team nicknames in hockey history, like the Utah Rollerbees, Atlanta Fire Ants, New Jersey Rockin Rollers and, god love'em, the Orlando Rollergators."It was a chance to, number one, stay in shape," recalled Woods at Capitals development camp last week. "Number two, you got to compete. Number three, it was kind of a paid ...
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