Tag Archives: Caps Pup

Bittersweet, Biscuit: Caps Pup Biscuit Attends His Final Home Game Ahead of Being Paired With Veteran Or First Responder

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals celebrated Caps Canines Night on February 23 at Capital One Arena, to raise awareness about the importance of adopting dogs from rescue organizations. On that night, “Caps Pup” Biscuit conducted the ceremonial puck drop. On … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back! Captain and Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark Gwathmey Attend Monday’s Capitals Game

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Della Young

Screencap: @Capitals A beloved canine was back at Capital One Arena Monday night: Captain, the Washington Capitals former team dog, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark Gwathmey were in the stands for the first time since they were … Continue reading →

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Meet Biscuit: Capitals Welcome Service Dog In-Training Through America’s VetDogs

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals Wouldn’t it be crazy if the Capitals got another dog? Well, guess what? The Capitals have another dog!! Meet Biscuit- a service dog in-training through America’s VetDogs who will be with the team while training and preparing to … Continue reading →

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Linemate for Life: Captain Matched With Retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark Gwathmey

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Della Young

Photos: Capitals After nearly two years of training and hard work and graduating from America’s VetDogs on Sunday, Captain’s moment has finally come. On Wednesday, the official service dog was matched with retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Mark Gwathmey.

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Class of 2021: Captain Graduates From America’s VetDogs

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Della Young

Screencap: @CapsPup Graduation season is still underway as students are moving their tassels from right to left and starting a new chapter in their life. Starting that new chapter is Captain, the Washington Capitals team dog and former service dog … Continue reading →

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Pup-date! Captain Receives Official America’s VetDogs Service Dog Vest

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Della Young

Photo: @CapsPup It’s been a little over two weeks since Captain, the Washington Capitals team dog, returned to America’s VetDogs in Smithtown, New York, to undergo final preparations and training to graduate to then be placed with a veteran or … Continue reading →

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From a Fan’s Perspective: Reflecting on Captain’s Time and the Joy with the Capitals

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Della Young

Captain’s time with the Washington Capitals has officially come to an end. After attending his last Capitals game on Saturday, the service dog in-training will be departing soon to America’s VetDogs, a non-profit organization based in Smithtown, New York, to … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Are (Almost) Over: Captain’s Final Visit to a Capitals Game

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Della Young

Photo: @Capitals It was a bittersweet afternoon at Capital One Arena as Captain, the Washington Capitals’ team dog and service dog in-training, attended his last Capitals game as a member of the team. He will be leaving the Capitals in … Continue reading →

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Martin Fehervary Misses First Practice, Ilya Samsonov Still Out: Day 8 of Capitals Training Camp

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jon Sorensen

After a day off on Tuesday, the Washington Capitals returned to work on Wednesday for their eighth day of training camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The team will hold practices through Saturday before departing for Toronto on Sunday. The Capitals … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paw-ty! Happy First Birthday Captain!!

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Della Young

Break out the birthday cake plush dog toy. Grab some balloons and party hats. The day has finally come. Captain turns one-year-old today!! In this piece, I wanted to take a look back on some of my favorite (very hard … Continue reading →

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