Images From Kids Day Practice: Alex Ovechkin Skates With Son Ilya; Capitals, Make-A-Wish Welcome Pascal Lettkemann from Austria

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Della Young

The Washington Capitals held practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Saturday, and it was a special Kids Day event. Alex Ovechkin appeared with his youngest son, Ilya, and the team welcomed 14-year-old Pascal Lettkemann from Austria to fulfill his Make-A-Wish dream.

NoVa Caps’ photojournalist Joe Noyes was on hand capturing the action. You can follow his excellent work on his Instagram page or visit his website.

Little Ilya took a twirl around the ice with Dad:

Anthony Mantha and John Carlson also joined in:

After a four-year wait, Pascal Lettkemann traveled from Klagenfurt, Austria, to fulfill his Make-A-Wish dream in Washington. He was greeted by Ovechkin, who surprised him with a personalized jersey and an invitation to skate with the team.

Pascal, a leukemia survivor, impressed players and coaches with his skills and hopes to join the NHL one day.

Despite the delay caused by the pandemic, Pascal and his father are enjoying their time in Washington, grateful for Pascal’s restored health.

Pascal also attended Sunday’s game at Capital One Arena.

By Della Young

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Della Young is an aspiring novelist and screenwriter who earned a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University in 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Screenwriting from Regent University and is writing her debut novel. Della comes from a family of big Capitals fans and became inspired to start writing for hockey in 2019. Follow Della on X: @dellayoung
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2 Responses to Images From Kids Day Practice: Alex Ovechkin Skates With Son Ilya; Capitals, Make-A-Wish Welcome Pascal Lettkemann from Austria

  1. novafyre says:
    March 3, 2024 at 7:10 pm

    Good to know that Ovi has his family in DC with him. Is Sergei in kindergarten? I think he will be 6 this August so should be starting first grade next fall. Illya was not on skates I assume since no photos of him on them. He seems to be more shy than his older brother.

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  2. Prevent Defense says:
    March 4, 2024 at 1:43 pm

    Dubé sent back to Hershey. Disappointing! Was hoping for more. On to the next prospect

    Caps wildly oscillating between Almost Pretty Good and Outright $ukk. Kuzy clears waivers and “is expected to report” to Hershey. I’m sure “Nelly” is thrilled to add Kuzy to the Bears’ roster

    Lots of Penguins fans jumping out of windows if they lose to Caps on Thursday night, Bring your camera

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