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As Capitals players begin to find their way back to Kettler and the start of the World Cup of Hockey inches closer, we are excited to announce the return of our daily Caps Reports. The NoVa Caps daily report will be published each evening on a daily basis closer to the start of the season.
We always look to NoVa Caps fans for what’s got your attention as it relates to the Capitals and or hockey in general, so please share with us by emailing NoVa Caps at novacapsfans@gmail.com. We are hopeful you enjoy today’s preview of the Capitals Daily Report.
MORNING SKATE
This morning, Nathan Walker and Braden Holtby joined Nicklas Backstrom, Karl Alzner, John Carlson and Stan Galiev for unofficial morning skates at Kettler.
More #Capitals and prospects are returning to town. Today, Braden Holtby and Nathan Walker joined the group. pic.twitter.com/USbAzFH87U
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 22, 2016
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WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY
The NHL announced on Monday all official practice locations and times for all eight of the teams in the World Cup of Hockey. Team USA, Team Sweden and Team Finland will be practicing and holding morning skates at Kettler and Verizon Center. For more information, check here:
CAPITALS IN THE COMMUNITY
Nicklas Backstrom, Karl Alzner and Braden Holtby visited a DC youth center on Sunday to present a check for $23,450 to Horton’s Kids. You can find out more about the event here:
Photo: Monumental Sports
OVECHKIN PARTICIPATES IN CHARITY GAME
The Great 8 participated in a charity hockey game on Sunday, which featured many of Russia’s current and all-time greats. Ovi dazzled with a sparkling shootout goal, provided some goaltending, and also found time to entertain the kids.
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The Hershey Bears
Make your plans now to visit the Den and see the Bears! Their schedule was announced earlier today.
SUMMERTIME – CAPITALS’ STYLE
For a dose of what the Capitals have been up to this summer, check out Jill Sorenson’s piece on Caps summer photo journals.
Photo: CSN
OTHER CAPITALS STORIES
Monday morning Caps Links from Japer’s Rink
Holtby Begins Ramping Up for World Cup
Nate Schmidt shares his photos from the summer with CSN
NHL Network ranks the league’s top goaltenders
Former Cap Laughlin shoots, scores with advice at hockey clinic
Join the Carlsons this Saturday at the Nationals Game and Support DIPG Research While Celebrating Michael Mosier’s Life
OUTSIDE THE DMV
And finally, this from BioSteel #Camp which starts today.
#CAMP 2016 begins tomorrow morning. Are you ready? pic.twitter.com/noVUShkhgJ
— BioSteel (@BioSteelSports) August 22, 2016
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