Category Archives: Fans

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

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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Who’s That in the Stands? European, Australian Sports Leagues Use Cardboard Cutouts to Recreate Fan Experience

Posted on June 30, 2020 by

The Coronavirus pandemic forced sports leagues worldwide to suspend their respective seasons or pause for a potential return later on such as the NHL. As some leagues resume, fans will not be allowed to return to the stands as the … Continue reading →

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Road Review: T-Mobile Arena, A Possible Neutral Site For 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

Photo: Lasvegashighrisecondoliving About four weeks before the NHL paused the 2019-20 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, my dad and I went out West to see the Washington Capitals face the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale and the Vegas Golden Knights in … Continue reading →

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Capitals Have Nominations in 5 Categories in NHL Fan Choice Awards

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

Photo: @Capitals The NHL Fan Choice Awards are back and the Washington Capitals have nominations in five different categories. Voting is open and ends on June 1.

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Alex Henderson, 12-Year-Old Capitals Fan, Makes Masks Amid Shortage & Gets a Surprise Call from Garnet Hathaway

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Photos: Henderson Family & NBC Sports In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and a major mask shortage, everyone is finding fabric to make masks and face coverings for themselves, their family, and frontline healthcare workers. Alex Henderson, a 12-year-old … Continue reading →

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“I’m A Huge D.C. Sports Fan, So It’s Fitting That I’m Making These Masks D.C.-Themed.”: How a Local Oncology Nurse is Helping to Protect Her Colleagues & Patients

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Photo: Vanessa E. Last week, we brought you the story of two nurses, one a Washington Capitals fan and one a Philadelphia Flyers fan, making masks for D.C. first responders in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. I had the chance … Continue reading →

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Crossed Hockey Lines, Crossed State Lines, Brought Together Skills, & Helped Each Other Out: How Two Nurses Sewed Over 30 Capitals Masks For D.C. First Responders

Posted on April 5, 2020 by

Photo: @ChooChooTre Even in the darkest of times, light can still shine. Our communities and our nation are working together to fight this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Two nurses sewed more than 30 Washington Capitals masks for D.C. first responders. I had … Continue reading →

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Jakub Vrana Sends Message To Capitals’ Season Ticket Holders

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

Photo: NHL.com In the midst of the NHL’s pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, Washington Capitals forward Jakub Vrana sent a message to the team’s season ticket holders which was released by the Capitals membership services on Monday afternoon.

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Hockey at Home! Share Your Ideas and Ways of Playing Hockey While Social Distancing

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

Screencap: @BauerHockey Already binge-watched your favorite show on Netflix? Looking for something fun to do while in quarantine? Bauer Hockey, one of the biggest hockey equipment manufacturers, is promoting “Hockey at Home” using the #HockeyAtHome hashtag. During the NHL pause, … Continue reading →

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All Capitals Tickets Already Purchased For a Postponed Game Will Be Honored When the Game is Rescheduled

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

Photo: NHL.com Following Thursday’s news of the NHL pausing the season due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Washington Capitals announced on Friday that all tickets already purchased for a postponed game will be honored when the game is rescheduled.

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