  Thank you for supporting the Vernon Hills Capitals! If you no longer wish to receive news and promotions from the Capitals, please click here to unsubscribe from our newsletter. For the latest Capitals' news, scores, and stats, and to purchase official Vernon Hills Capitals souvenirs, please visit www.VernonHillsCapitals.com. Friday, December 4 vs. Oregon (Wisc.) Stampede 8:00PM at Glacier Ice Arena Tickets are on sale now at www.VernonHillsCapitals.com! Friday, November 27: Papermakers 5 Capitals 3 Saturday, November 28: Capitals 7 Falcons 5 Capitals Split on Road Trip to Wisconsin's Northwoods  The Capitals traveled to the Northwoods of Wisconsin this Thanksgiving weekend to face off against the Mosinee Papermakers and the Eagle River Falcons. The Capitals were welcomed by large crowds at both visiting arenas. The Capitals, fresh off of Thanksgiving dinner, took the ice against the Papermakers Friday night in Mosinee's 2009-2010 home opener. The Papermakers' fans were, without a doubt, ready to see the season get underway as they welcomed the Capitals to the ice surface with a vocal display of "boos."The Papermakers struck first in the game, sending the Capitals into the locker room after the first period looking for answers to a flurry of offensive zone activity posted by the Papermakers. The second period rendered much of the same as the Papermakers mounted a solid offensive attack upon the Capitals, outscoring the visitors 4-1 in the period. The Caps' road legs seemed to wear off too late as the team fought to post two goals in the third period, outscoring the Papermakers 2-0 in the final period of regulation. Though the rally was not enough to win the game, it gave the Capitals momentum going into their game Saturday night. In statistics for Friday night's game against Mosinee, Mike Barnes scored the first Capitals goal on an assist from Zack Kozak. Zach Kozak tallied the second Capitals goal and was unassisted in his effort. The third Capitals goal was scored by Eric Klemm on an assist from defenseman Kalle Larsson. The tables turned for the Capitals on Saturday night as they took the ice against the Eagle River Falcons. The game was also the Falcons' home opener, and the ERRA Ice Arena–with the scent of aged lumber and the brisk indoor temperature–was filled with anxious Eagle River fans. An amazing vintage hockey atmosphere was set as the two teams squared off for the opening faceoff. The setting could have been the background for Stompin' Tom Collins' song, "Good Old Hockey Games" music video. The first period went quick and left the Capitals shorthanded as they went into the locker room for the intermission down by a goal. Spirits were recharged during the break however as the Capitals posted 4 goals in the second period. The Capitals took advantage of sound scoring opportunities and were victorious in the 2nd period, outscoring the Falcons 4-2. The Capitals struck again early in the third period as Zack Kozak buried a shorthanded goal on an assist from Capitals' goaltender Doug Bair. The Falcons did mount a comeback in the third period scoring two goals of their own, however the Capitals locked down defensively to finish the Falcons in the Capitals' first regulation win by a score of 7-5. In statistics, the first Capitals goal was scored by Chris Schink on assists from Eric Klemm and Kalle Larsson. Zach Kozak scored the second Capitals goal on assists from Mike Barnes and Matt Greenwood. Matt Greenwood scored the third Capitals goal on assists from Mike Barnes and Zack Kozak. The fourth Capitals goal was scored by Eric Klemm on assists from Chris Schink and John Zajak. The Capitals' scoring efforts were continued by Zach Kozak on an assist from goalie Doug Bair for the fifth goal. The sixth Capitals goal was scored by Sandro Kolb on assists from Matt Greenwood and Pat Mcadams. The final and seventh Capitals goal was scored by Matt Greenwood on an assist from Tom Mccurrie.  In other notables, the Capitals were hosted after Saturday night's game by the Wicked Bar and Grille in Eagle River, Wisconsin. GLHL veteran C.J. Koroll coached Capitals' rookie Sondro Kolb to a spot in the "Wicked Grille Hall-of-Fame" as Sandro was able to completely finish the un-eatable "Wicked Burger" and all of the fries that came with the burger. For travelers, Sandro and C.J.'s picture of this event can be viewed at the Wicked Bar and Grille making Eagle River, Wisconsin a must-visit destination.The Capitals return home this Friday (December 4) at 8PM vs. Oregon (Wisc.) Stampede. Three weeks ago the Caps thrilled their home-opener crowd with a 6-5 shoot-out victory over Oregon. The Stampede will be seeking revenge when they return to Vernon Hills on Dec. 4. Tickets are on sale now and at the ticket counter starting at 7:15PM. The Capitals "Press Room" will re-open for the Oregon game at 7:30PM on Friday. The "Press Room" is a team fundraiser where fans can watch the game in a heated private room or stand right behind the goal and get an up-close view of the action. All guests must be 21 to purchase "Press Room" passes.  For more information about the Capitals, please visit www.VernonHillsCapitals.com!
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