OLAF KOLZIG RUMORS & GOSSIP
Kolzig named Capitals' associate goaltending coach
Olaf Kolzig is coming home - well, to his NHL home, that is.
The former Washington Capitals netminder is returning to the nation's capital to serve as the NHL club's associate goaltending coach.
The 2000 Vezina Trophy winner, Kolzig holds the team-record with 301 wins, 35 shutouts and 711 games played.
Kolzig, 41, is also a two-time NHL All-Star during his 14 seasons...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011
Discuss
Who Else Should the Caps Honor?
When is Olaf Kolzig Night?
It was Dino Ciccarelli Night in Washington on Tuesday. They didn’t raise his number to the rafters or anything, but did bring him to Verizon Center and let him drop the ceremonial puck. Previously, the Caps honored players such as Dale Hunter, Rod Langway, Yvon Labre and Mike Gartner by retiring their jersey numbers. So, who else should be honored...
Via Capitals Outsider
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February 01, 2011
NHL Number 37 - Olaf Kolzig
Olaf, "Olie the Goalie", Kolzig, played 17 seasons in the NHL primarily for the Washington Capitals, establishing himself as one of the finest netminders to take to the ice.
Kolzig began his NHL career in 1989-90, but it wouldn't be until the 1997-98 season that he got his chance to start in goal on a regular basis for the Caps. Olie's first full season in net...
Via Best Athletes By The Numbers
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May 23, 2010
DMV: May Olie’s Bottle Always Be Full
Olaf Kolzig, whose 1990 Score rookie card I still cherish, retired this week, and here are 10 things/videos to remember him by. We’re pretty much obligated to go with his vintage Caps commercial in this space, which is one of the finest athlete ads ever made. [DC Landing Strip]
Check out Red Guy at the Caps [...]
Via Mr. Irrelevant
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September 25, 2009
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September 25, 2009
Raise #37 to the Rafters
Former Capitals goaltender Olaf Kolzig retired from hockey, and the Capitals should waste no time honoring him by raising #37 to the rafters of the Verizon Center. If you need to be reminded why, “Godzilla” won more games than any other Washington goaltender, posted a team-record 33 shutouts, won the Vezina Trophy in 1999-2000, helped [...]
Via Capitals Outsider
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September 23, 2009
Goalie Olaf Kolzig Calls It a Career
Olaf Kolzig the 14 year veteran goaltender today decided to call it a career.
Some of Kolzig's acomplishments were being nominated to the all star game twice,as well as being named the Vezina winner in 2000. Kolzig also ranks 21st all time for wins with 303. But Kolzig's biggest acomplishment on the ice was being named the winner of the King Clancy memorial trophy...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 23, 2009
The End of an Era: Kolzig Quits
After a long and storied career, Olie Kolzig retired today. From the NHL '>press release
After 14 seasons, veteran goaltender Olaf Kolzig announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League.
Kolzig, 39, a two-time NHL All-Star (1998, 2000) and former Vezina Trophy winner (2000), appeared in a total of 719 NHL games, 711 of those with the Washington...
Via On Frozen Blog
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September 23, 2009
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September 23, 2009
Talkin? Tampa: Kolzig Undergoes Successful Surgery
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Olie Kolzig had successful surgery with ?no complications? Saturday in Washington D.C., to repair a torn distal biceps tendon in his left arm, the team announced. The operation was done by orthopedist Ben Shaffer, the Capitals team physician who treated Kolzig when he was with that team. The ...
Via Sports Talk Buzz
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February 01, 2009
This Day In Hockey History - December 23rd Edition
December 23rd...1978 - Scotty Bowman became the fourth coach in NHL history to win 500 career games, when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at the Forum.1995 - Toronto's Doug Gilmour picked up two assists for his 1,000th NHL career point as the Maple Leafs won 6-1 over the ...
Via The Power Play
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December 23, 2008
My 10 All-Time Favorite Goaltenders
This is my list of favorite goaltenders of all-time. It's not just stat based, so people will disagree with a lot most likely. I just thought it would be fun to try the list maker.
July 18, 2008
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