Roman Stubbs

Washington, D.C.

Sports reporter

Education: University of Montana, BA in history, print journalism

Roman Stubbs is a reporter for The Washington Post, focusing on the intersection of youth sports and social issues. He also contributes to The Post’s coverage of the Olympics and professional hockey. He previously served as the University of Maryland athletics beat writer.
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Latest from Roman Stubbs

Marty Walsh ‘sees people.’ Here’s what NHL players saw in him.

Walsh’s first three months on the job with the NHLPA have been a crash course in learning hot-button issues facing players.

June 18, 2023

This Johns Hopkins student believes AI can bolster hockey analytics

The intersection between data science and sports has always been Tad Berkery’s happy place.

June 8, 2023

Spencer Carbery never played in the NHL, but as a coach, he belongs

Carbery’s playing days were dotted with rejection and uncertainty. Since he began coaching in 2010, he's been on a path toward the NHL.

June 3, 2023

For Spencer Carbery, a reunion with the Capitals ‘always felt right’

"As I went through it, everything kept drawing me to this organization,” said Spencer Carbery, the new coach of the Washington Capitals.

June 1, 2023

Washington Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as their next head coach

Carbery, 41, replaces Peter Laviolette, who did not win a postseason series with the Capitals.

May 30, 2023

Capitals give defenseman Alex Alexeyev a two-year extension

Alexeyev’s extension, which is worth $775,000 next season and $875,000 in 2023-24, had been considered a priority for Washington's front office.

May 2, 2023

Carl Hagelin, still recovering from injuries, isn’t ready to walk away

“My goal is to play again,” Hagelin said. “My hip needs to feel good though, to do it.”

April 21, 2023

Anthony Mantha’s ‘crazy tough’ season was a struggle. He got a mental coach to help.

“Being scratched is hard … you come back and try to get things going and get your confidence,” Mantha said. “Sometimes it’s way harder than people can imagine.”

April 20, 2023

Ethen Frank, a talent out of Nebraska, sees opportunity with the Caps

It has been a surreal year for Frank, who grew up in Papillion, Neb., a suburb just outside of Omaha.

April 19, 2023

Capitals’ shake-up continues with departures of two assistant coaches

The moves come three days after the Capitals ousted Peter Laviolette as coach.

April 17, 2023