Lepisto scores! Lepisto scores! Wait... that's not a good thing?

Normally, watching Sami Lepisto score in overtime would be good times for Caps (and Bears) fans, but if you're a fan of USA hockey it's the last thing you wanted to see this morning. Caps farmhand Sami Lepisto ended team USA's run 3 minutes and 59 seconds into overtime, sending Team USA packing and moving Finland into the semifinals of the tournament for the third straight year.

Caps sign Lepisto, Neuvirth

The Capitals have signed 19 year old Czech goaltender Michal Neuvirth to an entry level deal. They also signed Finnish defenseman Sami Lepisto to a deal earlier this week.

Also, it's not really related to the Caps, but Neil Henderson has been awarded the William Thayer Tutt Award by USA Hockey for his dedication to the game. Coach Neil is a wonderful person and a fantastic ambassador for the game. Both the Deuce and I skated with teams Coach Neil ran, and I can say without question that he is one of the finer people I've met in life. His commitment and dedication to the Fort Dupont community and to hockey in general have been recognized before, but cannot be overstated.