Tag Archives: Community

“He’s Silly And So Sweet!”: An Interview With Deana Stone, Captain’s Handler & Updates On The Capitals’ Team Dog

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Della Young

Photo: CapsPup The newest addition to the Washington Capitals organization has been creating smiles and melting hearts since his arrival on October 5. We’re talking about Captain, the Capitals’ team dog and veteran service-dog-in-training. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Della … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, America's Vet Dogs, Caps Pup, Captain, Community, Deana Stone, Della Young, Service Dogs, Team Dog, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

The ‘Burg Is In Business: Washington Capitals, City of Fredericksburg, Virginia Officially Open New Outdoor Rink

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Michael Fleetwood/NoVa Caps After over a year of planning, construction, and decision-making, the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia and the Washington Capitals officially cut the ribbon on the new outdoor roller and street hockey rink that is part of the Capitals’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Fans, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Legacy Project, Charity, Community, Fans, Fredericksburg, Michael Fleetwood, Rod Langway, Roller Hockey, Street Hockey, Virginia, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

Ready to Roll – Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Roller Hockey Rink in Fredericksburg, Virginia Set For October 27

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photos: FredericksburgHockey Throughout the past year, NoVa Caps has been providing updates (see HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE) on the development and construction progress of a roller hockey rink in Fredericksburg, Virginia, one of several new rinks updated or constructed … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Legacy Project, Charity, Community, Dixon Park Hockey Rink, Fredericksburg, Grand Opening, Michael Fleetwood, Virginia, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Capitals, Monumental Sports Network Hold “Brews + Bites” Event At MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Monumental Sports While MedStar Capitals IcePlex is all business by day during training camp, with the 2019-20 season right around the corner, it was abuzz with high spirits Friday evening, as the Capitals and Monumental Sports Network hosted fans … Continue reading →

Posted in Fans, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Beers + Bites, Community, Fans, Medstar Capitals Iceplex, Michael Fleetwood, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment

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 Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Community, News, NHL, Players, Uncategorized, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Cereal, Community, DMV, Fan, Giant Food, Michael Fleetwood, Ovi O’s, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

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

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Della Young

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 →

Posted in Charity, Community, Fans, News, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Legacy Project, Charity, Community, Della Young, Washington Capitals | 4 Comments

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

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Community, Fans, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Community, Dixon Park Hcokey Rink, Fredericksburg, Hockey, Legacy Project, Michael Fleetwood, Rink, Virginia, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

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 Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Community, Fans, News, NHL, Players | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Ambassador, China, Community, Fans, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Michael Fleetwood, NHL, People's Republic of China | 4 Comments

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

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

Posted in Community, Fans, News, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Capitals Legacy Project, Community, Fredericksburg, Legacy Project, Michael Fleetwood, People, Virginia, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

#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 Michael Fleetwood

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 →

Posted in Community, Fans, News, Teams | Tagged Bowie Hockey, Bowie Ice Arena, Community, Ice Rink, Michael Fleetwood, New Arena, Skating | 2 Comments