Family Faceoff

Courtney Laughlin is joined by "The Hockey Guys," a group of men's division III hockey players from the University of Wisconsin- Superior who have gone viral for their hockey themed tik toks.

Craig and Courtney Laughlin are joined by Smokin' Al Koken, Capitals broadcaster and personality. Koken shares what it was like back in 1987 during the Capitals Game 7 Easter Epic 4 OT game vs. the New York Islanders.

Craig Laughlin joins Tommy, Kelly, and Courtney to talk about the red hot Caps and the remaining schedule in the Eastern Division, and the one record he holds over Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin. Craig also reminisces about his playing days with the LA Kings, and meeting Tom Hanks. Plus, the 80’s band the Eagles are hockey fans!

Craig and Courtney Laughlin are joined by founders of Vineyard 36, Jason Earest and former NHLers Cam Ward and Tim Gleason. The group chat about the Napa Valley winery, and tell old hockey stories. Cam Ward gives insights on Alex Ovechkin, and Tim Gleason shares his favorite moments as a Washington Capital.

The Caps defense is finally clicking, and Nick Backstrom is on fire, sitting just one assist away from hitting 700. The Buffalo Sabres are struggling, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Division. And the Caps schedule is something to keep an eye on.John Walton, radio voice of the Caps, shares his backstory of how he got involved in broadcasting, and his famous game 6 goal call on the Evengy Kuznetsov goal that propelled the Caps past the Pittsburgh Penguins. Plus, Craig Laughlin tells the story of how he met NHL great Gordie Howe, and how he got his first gig on the broadcasting booth after his playing career with EV Landshut

While the Washington Capitals' record is 9-5-4, Craig and Courtney Laughlin give the good and the bad (thumbs up and thumbs down) from the week. Conor Sheary gets Craig's thumbs up, as he has been one of the best forwards for the Caps. While Courtney liked Craig Anderson, Caps backup goalie, as he helped the team solidify a win over the New Jersey Devils. Team defense is still a work in progress, and the penalty kill needs some work. Look out for "F3!"

The Washington Capitals snap their 4 game losing streak with a win against the Penguins. The Caps are a quarter of the way through the season so Craig and Courtney give out grades for offense, defense, power play, and penalty kill. With the Lake Tahoe outdoor games coming up, Craig takes us down memory lane and shares stories of his outdoor hockey rink. Plus, Capitals great Bobby Gould joins to talk about “the trade,” and when he knocked out Penguins super star Mario Lemieux. And Aslin’s DIPA “Locker18” is back!

The Washington Capitals schedule has been postponed this week due to COVID-19 protocols, but Craig and Courtney think time off the ice could benefit the Caps. Special guest Linda Laughlin joins the show to share the story of when Craig was traded from the Caps to the the LA Kings back in 1988. Plus, what’s happening around the league including wooden hockey sticks at a Pittsburgh Penguins practice, the red hot Toronto Maple Leafs, and troubles with the Vancouver Canucks.

The Washington Capitals finally suffered their first regulation loss of the season, but are still one of the best teams in the East Division. Craig and Courtney discuss the Capitals starting goaltender, Vitek Vanecek, as he was named Rookie of the Month. Capitals great Peter Bondra joins the show, and shares his favorite moment as a Cap, how he got the nicknamed “Bonzai” and what it was like to play with Caps defenseman Zdeno Chara. Coach Courtney hits the white board and breaks down the Caps new offensive system under head coach Peter Laviolette. Plus an update on AstroLab’s “Wicked Wrister” beer collaboration with proceeds benefiting The Laughlin Family Foundation.

The Washington Capitals are off to a hot start, despite missing star players Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Ilya Samsonov due to COVID-19 protocols. Craig and Courtney break down the Caps vs. Islanders game, Vitek Vanecek, and one of the best 4th lines in the NHL. Joe Beninati gives his take on what it’s like to broadcast a live NHL game with no fans. Plus, happy 60th Birthday Wayne Gretzky! The Laughlin’s celebrate and share memories of the Great One. And Maryland brewery Astro Lab is ready to release their new IPA “Wicked Wrister” with proceeds benefitting The Laughlin Family Foundation.