Comments on: Another Thank You to You… http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:26:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sapper http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16702 Sapper Sun, 17 May 2009 15:33:39 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16702 Ted, First, I probably whine about this more than I should but I really think the biased officiating we Caps fans have to endure year after year really, more than anything else takes away from the enjoyment and satisfaction of sticking with our team through thick and thin when we always feel just a little cheated or have to wonder "what if". But that's not in your control. As for what Caps ownership and management can control, I think that you guys really have delivered. There have been quite a few pleasant surprises grown out of the ashes of the dreaded "rebuild". And I think that the character of the players you guys have brought in is top-notch. DC is now as much or more a hockey town now than ever. That is no small feat being only 18 months from the bottom of the league. Sapper Ted,

First, I probably whine about this more than I should but I really think the biased officiating we Caps fans have to endure year after year really, more than anything else takes away from the enjoyment and satisfaction of sticking with our team through thick and thin when we always feel just a little cheated or have to wonder “what if”.

But that’s not in your control. As for what Caps ownership and management can control, I think that you guys really have delivered. There have been quite a few pleasant surprises grown out of the ashes of the dreaded “rebuild”. And I think that the character of the players you guys have brought in is top-notch.

DC is now as much or more a hockey town now than ever. That is no small feat being only 18 months from the bottom of the league.

Sapper

]]> By: David http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16701 David Sun, 17 May 2009 01:32:06 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16701 As a lifelong fan now living in New York, it has been great to see the Caps getting much more support and attention than they ever got during their heyday in the 1980s. Thanks Ted, for making that happen. And appreciate you knowing that there are still steps to be taken. As a lifelong fan now living in New York, it has been great to see the Caps getting much more support and attention than they ever got during their heyday in the 1980s. Thanks Ted, for making that happen. And appreciate you knowing that there are still steps to be taken.

]]> By: Mark Wolcott http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16700 Mark Wolcott Sun, 17 May 2009 01:23:56 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16700 Ted, Thanks for a great year. I grew up a caps fan in the 80's and now am taking my kids (4 & 7) to games despite moving to the outskirts in Frederick. The Caps have become a family passion and special time for us together. The team is inspiring and wonderful role models for my young boys. After a partial plan this year we moved to STH for next year. I thank you and the team for the joy and excitement they have brought to our family and the entire area. We can't wait for next year. Ted,

Thanks for a great year. I grew up a caps fan in the 80′s and now am taking my kids (4 & 7) to games despite moving to the outskirts in Frederick. The Caps have become a family passion and special time for us together. The team is inspiring and wonderful role models for my young boys. After a partial plan this year we moved to STH for next year. I thank you and the team for the joy and excitement they have brought to our family and the entire area. We can’t wait for next year.

]]> By: francis http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16699 francis Sat, 16 May 2009 21:56:05 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16699 Mr. Leonsis, Congrats on the Caps season. Despite the way it ended it was still a successful one and no doubt next season will be more fruitful. I'm a St. Louis Blues fan but I have a love for the Capitals as well now and that's due to you and Ovie of course. I hope the guys take heart and realize the building blocks are there and they will be a force to be reckoned with next season. Cheers Mr. Leonsis,

Congrats on the Caps season. Despite the way it ended it was still a successful one and no doubt next season will be more fruitful. I’m a St. Louis Blues fan but I have a love for the Capitals as well now and that’s due to you and Ovie of course.

I hope the guys take heart and realize the building blocks are there and they will be a force to be reckoned with next season.

Cheers

]]> By: Usually Frustrated Caps Fan http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16698 Usually Frustrated Caps Fan Sat, 16 May 2009 17:32:21 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16698 Mr. Leonsis: No complaints here - thanks for leading a totally classy organization. Also more importantly like "hockeybob" and Ken Fisher above thank you for providing a great venue and vehicle for me to connect with my son over the past five years. I've already posted a more detailed explanation on what Caps Hockey means to me and a public thank you to you, the rest of Caps Ownership and the enitere team and organization on my blog "Mark's Musings" on blogspot. It's pretty sappy but I really feel gratful for the opportunity Caps games give me to spend time with folks I like and the exhilaration I get supporting such a great organization. I now share my two season tickets in Section 103 with a college classmate who also often brings his one of his two sons to games as well. We'll gladly be back next season as well. Thank you once again, Mark Bonatucci Bristow, VA Thank you Mr. Leonsis:

No complaints here – thanks for leading a totally classy organization. Also more importantly like “hockeybob” and Ken Fisher above thank you for providing a great venue and vehicle for me to connect with my son over the past five years.

I’ve already posted a more detailed explanation on what Caps Hockey means to me and a public thank you to you, the rest of Caps Ownership and the enitere team and organization on my blog “Mark’s Musings” on blogspot. It’s pretty sappy but I really feel gratful for the opportunity Caps games give me to spend time with folks I like and the exhilaration I get supporting such a great organization.

I now share my two season tickets in Section 103 with a college classmate who also often brings his one of his two sons to games as well. We’ll gladly be back next season as well.

Thank you once again,
Mark Bonatucci
Bristow, VA

Thank you

]]> By: Jeff in Maryland http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16697 Jeff in Maryland Sat, 16 May 2009 17:15:32 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16697 Ted: Congrats on a good season. We were better than we were last season, and with the right decisions, will get better next year. I look forward to much more exciting hockey in DC. Jeff Ted:

Congrats on a good season. We were better than we were last season, and with the right decisions, will get better next year. I look forward to much more exciting hockey in DC.

Jeff

]]> By: Angela http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16696 Angela Sat, 16 May 2009 17:01:37 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16696 Thank you for a wonderful season! It was a great ride that I got to share with some wonderful fans and my daughter who will be heading off to college in the fall. We had a blast! The guys are awesome, the coaches are awesome, and the owner is awesome. It is only a matter of time before the Stanley Cup is being hoisted around the Verizon Center Ice. I can't wait for next year! Thank you for a wonderful season! It was a great ride that I got to share with some wonderful fans and my daughter who will be heading off to college in the fall. We had a blast! The guys are awesome, the coaches are awesome, and the owner is awesome. It is only a matter of time before the Stanley Cup is being hoisted around the Verizon Center Ice. I can’t wait for next year!

]]> By: JC http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16695 JC Sat, 16 May 2009 16:00:12 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16695 Great season Ted. Disappointing end, but I am a new season ticket holder and am jacked about next season, the new blood coming in, and our future. Great season Ted. Disappointing end, but I am a new season ticket holder and am jacked about next season, the new blood coming in, and our future.

]]> By: Gmann http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16694 Gmann Sat, 16 May 2009 12:28:30 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16694 What a great and fun season! Thank you for your continued follow-through. We have had so much fun at the games we attended this season and feel like the players are 'our boys' since we've seen a lot of them come through in the AHL. As you're fond of saying - Onward. Let's Go Caps! What a great and fun season! Thank you for your continued follow-through. We have had so much fun at the games we attended this season and feel like the players are ‘our boys’ since we’ve seen a lot of them come through in the AHL. As you’re fond of saying – Onward. Let’s Go Caps!

]]> By: Brian Cognazzo http://www.tedstake.com/2009/05/15/another-thank-you-to-you/#comment-16693 Brian Cognazzo Sat, 16 May 2009 04:57:37 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=3866#comment-16693 The very fact that we all expected a better result is a testament to how great this team is. The improvement over the past few years is vast. The optimism that we could of done better is such a change from even the year previous when I went home content with what had been accomplished. We are not content with this season. We know where we are going and the future is so bright. I must thank this organization from the bottom up for the quality of entertainment I expect and receive. The best days are ahead of us. The hard work and the passion that everyone who works for this team has really shows. It's really great to be a Washington Capitols fan right now. The very fact that we all expected a better result is a testament to how great this team is. The improvement over the past few years is vast. The optimism that we could of done better is such a change from even the year previous when I went home content with what had been accomplished. We are not content with this season. We know where we are going and the future is so bright. I must thank this organization from the bottom up for the quality of entertainment I expect and receive. The best days are ahead of us. The hard work and the passion that everyone who works for this team has really shows. It’s really great to be a Washington Capitols fan right now.

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