Camp is just around the corner

Training camp is opening on Friday night as of right now. The Bears will be on the HersheyPark Arena ice at 7 pm for a light skate. And then another practice at the old barn on Saturday at 9:30 am and then they move to the Giant Center for a pre-game skate at 9:30 before facing the Norfolk Admirals at 5:00 Sunday night. For the rest of the camp schedule click here.

Other news and notes:

• The lineup for the Caps game Thursday against Carolina includes Daren Machesney and Simeon Varlamov in goal. Bourque, Beagle, Aucoin, Giroux, Osala, Laing, Joudrey, A. Gordon, Morin, Perreault, Alzner, Lepisto, Godfrey, and Carlson, are all possible Bears that are going to be playing. For complete lineup click here.
• There aren't really any slots open in Washington's camp. Any of the young guys like Gordon or Bourque will have to unseat a veteran if they want to start the season with the Caps. Even Quintin Laing may be on the outside looking in as far as an opening night roster spot goes.
• They are expecting big things from Fleischmann this year in the District. I for one am hoping that he can show the Caps fans what he showed us for those couple years in Hershey. It may be his last chance to show the organization what he can do. If he doesn't perform he won't be there long.

I am getting really excited for the season. The Caps rookie team beat the Flyers rookie team 7-0 last week. And the line of Bouchard, Perreault, and Pinnozzotto has been getting much praise from the guys in Washington.

It is going to be a GREAT SEASON!!

LET'S GO BEARS!!!!