Nickolas has always had a thing for the hockey players that play defense. On New Years Day, the final American Men's Olympic hockey team was announced that included one Washington Capital. Apparently, it was the first time a Capital made the team (since there are few Americans on the team). John Carlson did a little impromptu media event outside of the White House, so of course we had to go to wish him luck in the Olympics. Nickolas ended up being a hit with the local media after he gave a clever response as to why he was a fan of Mr. Carlson, "He shoots from the blue line!"
Tribute video shown at the Capitals game the following day with a little clip of an excited Nickolas:
http://video.capitals.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=527289&catid=859
