Category Archives: Charity

Experiencing the Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss Game

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Della Young

Photo: Della Young/NoVa Caps I had planned for it for over a month, and as time drew closer, the excitement was brewing. It would be my first Teddy Bear Toss Game—my first Hershey Bears game—and I couldn’t wait to experience … Continue reading →

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A Field Trip For the Ages: Arlington Public Schools Attends Capitals Practice, Celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s Historic Season

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Washington Capitals On Friday, school children from five elementary schools in Arlington, Virginia, attended the Washington Capitals’ practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex to celebrate captain Alex Ovechkin’s historic season thus far.

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2023 Caps Canine Calendar Now Available

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Della Young

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that the 2023 Capitals Canine Calendar is now available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (WTAR) and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation. The calendar costs $20 and is available for purchase online, … Continue reading →

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I Fight For: Capitals Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Della Young

Screencap: NBCSW The Washington Capitals hosted their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Game on Saturday night as they clashed with the Colorado Avalanche. There were numerous highlights of the evening including the Hockey Fights Cancer lavender warmup jerseys and the … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Hockey Fights Cancer Night On Saturday Vs. Avalanche To Feature Special CapsFightCancer Starting Lineup

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals The Washington Capitals will host a Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Game on Saturday versus the Colorado Avalanche. One of the highlights of the evening will include the CapsFightCancer Starting Lineup, which will feature six children who are currently … Continue reading →

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Capitals Host Hockey Fights Cancer Skate; Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Game To Be Held On Saturday, November 19

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Della Young

Photos: @Capitals/Twitter The Washington Capitals hosted a Hockey Fights Cancer skate with children and families from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mid-Atlantic Region, Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Sunday. Following today’s practice, players … Continue reading →

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A Night Out With Capitals Alumni – Capitals Alumni “Stars And Spirit” Night

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals Alumni Association (WCAA) held their Fourth Annual “Stars and Spirits” Night on Friday night. The annual event raises money for the Capitals Alumni Community Fund, which aims to grow the game of hockey in … Continue reading →

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Make-A-Wish America Reveals the 2021 Class of Chris Greicius Celebrity Award Winners; T.J. Oshie Honored

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Della Young

On Friday, Make-A-Wish America revealed the 2021 Class of Chris Greicius Celebrity Award Winners, which honors those for their commitment to delivering hope to children with critical illnesses. Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie was honored for his contributions.

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Hath’s Heroes, A Baby Way on the Way, A New Puppy, And More: Garnet Hathaway One of the Busiest Capitals During the Offseason

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Diane Doyle

NHLPA Since the Capitals last played in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has had himself a busy offseason. From extensive work with his charity organization “Hath’s Heroes”, bringing a new puppy home, and the news … Continue reading →

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The Fulfilled Wish: Capitals’ Jakub Vrana Met With Ondra, A 13-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Through the Pink Bubble Foundation (Photos)

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Della Young

In September, Washington Capitals forward Jakub Vrana participated in the ninth-annual charity tournament at the Beroun Golf Resort in Prague for the Pink Bubble Endowment Fund, a non-profit organization in the Czech Republic that helps support children and young adults … Continue reading →

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