Caps Launch Blogs
The Washington Capitals have launched blogs for their online community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Washington Capitals will launch a new blog section of their website. WashingtonCaps.com is among the first NHL team sites to offer blogs, or web logs, as an added-value service to our online community
A blog is an internet medium consisting of periodic articles posted by registered users. Fans can access the Capitals blogs through the main navigation on the home page and will be able to create their own individual blogs to which other members can post responses and questions.
No word yet if any hockey people (management or players) plan on blogging or if this is a feature for fans only. I’ve inquired and will update when I receive a response.
Update: Sept 7 1155 - The Capitals have let me know they do plan on having players and possibly even coaches blog. However, they are waiting for training camp to conclude before arranging anything.
Hopefully the Caps can lead the way and encourage a couple of players to blog, at least semi-regularly (and leave commenting on). MLB has MLBlogs, and a good number of well-known people and (current and former) players blogging there. While the posting to some of the blogs is sporadic, it’s still interesting, fun and the sheer number of them still make it feel regularly updated. Obviously an organization like MLB has size on its side, but the Caps blogging site has a ton of potential to be interesting and interactive.
On a related note: The Caps are also the only team I know of putting out podcasts. It’s updated weekly and available on the front of washingtoncaps.com. There’s also a feed. Very encouraging.
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