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

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

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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Hailing the Heroes: Vancouver Canucks and City of Vancouver Salute Healthcare Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Vancouver Canucks With the entire planet in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of people in the healthcare industry have been working to the extremes as the virus has spread and overrun some cities and countries. Their contributions to … Continue reading

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#LueyStrongForever: Capitals Fan Alex Luey Passes Away

NHL Over the last three seasons, the term #LueyStrong has become synonymous whenever the Capitals have visited the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, as Capitals and Alex Ovechkin superfan Alex Luey, a 15-year old who has battled cancer over the … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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