Category Archives: Community

Special Delivery and Ovi-O’s on Aisle 8! Alex Ovechkin Delivers Boxes of Special Ovi-O’s Cereal to Local Elementary School and Hospital, Works a Shift at D.C. Giant Food Ahead of Cereal’s Release

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

Photo: Washington Capitals During his 14 seasons thus far in Washington, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has become a fixture when it comes to giving back to the community and making a difference. With the anticipated release of a special “Ovi-O’s” … Continue reading →

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Capitals Nurturing Growth Of The Game Of Hockey In The D.C. Region

Posted on September 5, 2019 by

Between indoor ice rinks and outdoor roller rinks, hockey is growing rapidly around the DMV. Since Alex Ovechkin’s debut in 2005, hockey has grown exponentially around the area, and in recent years, as a large result of the Washington Capitals … Continue reading →

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Update: Dasher Boards, Benches, and Fencing Installed In Capitals’ Legacy Project Rink in Fredericskburg, Virginia

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

Photo: FredericksburgHockey Over the last several months, NoVa Caps has been providing updates on the progress of construction to a outdoor, roller hockey rink being built in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia in partnership between the Capitals and their Legacy Project initiative … Continue reading →

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Crossing Continents and Growing the Game: What Alex Ovechkin’s Visit to China Means for the Reach of Hockey

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals Alex Ovechkin is one of the National Hockey League’s and hockey’s most recognizable and popular faces. The surefire future Hall of Famer has compiled numerous accolades throughout his career, with his 2018 Stanley Cup the cherry on top. … Continue reading →

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Update on Capitals’ Legacy Project Rink in Fredericksburg, Virginia: Dasher Boards Added, Opening Aimed For Fall Time Slot

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

Photo: FredericksburgHockey Over the last several months, NoVa Caps has been providing updates on the progress of construction to a outdoor, roller hockey rink being built in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia in partnership between the Capitals and their Legacy … Continue reading →

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#BowieGotIce: City of Bowie to Get New Ice Arena After Strong Support From Community and Vote By City Council

Posted on July 2, 2019 by

Photo: Bowie ISI Team A few weeks ago, NoVa Caps shared the story of the Bowie Ice Arena, which was under threat of being closed if the arena did not receive enough support for the approval of a new, two-sheet … Continue reading →

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Longtime Family, Local DMV Ice Arena Under Threat of Closing Without Sufficient Support and Backing

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

Photo: Bowie Ice Arena In the years before and since the Capitals arrived in the DMV area, people all over have enjoyed the availability and use of public and local ice arenas throughout the region, whether they use them for … Continue reading →

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Construction Begins On Roller Rink in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Part of Capitals’ Legacy Project Initiative

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

Photo: Fredericksburg Hockey Last year, NoVa Caps shared news of a planned roller hockey rink to be built in Fredericksburg, Virginia that would be funded partly by the Capitals as part of their Legacy Project, which focuses on growing the … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Pending Free Agent Defenseman Brooks Orpik Helps Fans Tidy Fort DuPont Ice Arena

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Photo: Monumental Sports and Entertainment After conducting their exit interviews following their first round playoff exit in April, many of the Capitals’ players and staff have returned home or are enjoying vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the … Continue reading →

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Craig Laughlin and Family Announce Founding of The Laughlin Family Foundation, Dedicated to Research and Advancement of Rare Cancers

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

Photo: NHL Shortly before the Capitals won the franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup, Capitals Television color analyst and former player Craig Laughlin and his family were hit with the news that Craig’s wife of 37 years, Linda, had been diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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