Across the continent, there are several organized summer leagues that NHL players participate in, including Eastside Elite Hockey which is run in Michigan by former Caps defenseman Steve Oleksy. There’s also a popular organization in Minnesota that recently formed called Da Beauty League. Founded in 2015, the league boasts six teams sporting many NHL players and prospects including Dustin Byfuglien, David Backes, and Ryan McDonagh. See the full rosters here.
The Capitals also have several meat and potato players participating including Taylor Chorney, Aaron Ness, Travis Boyd, and Shane Gersich. And oh yeah, standout defenseman and former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher, Nate Schmidt!
Wearing number 7 for Team Velocity, Schmidt scored a beautiful breakaway goal last night, looking more like fellow Minnesotan and shootout specialist TJ Oshie.
Retweet to get #7 @nateschmidt29 SHORTY on #SCTop10 @Buccigross #TeamVelocity @sctop10 @DaBeautyLeague pic.twitter.com/PCmUpSNGeV
— Velocity Hockey (@VelocityHockey) July 15, 2016
A happy Schmidt tweeted out the tally this morning on his Twitter account. He even considered a position change after a question from a fan.
What a night, lots of fun out there with the @VelocityHockey squad. https://t.co/6aNUBENi2G
— Nate Schmidt (@nateschmidt29) July 15, 2016
@nateschmidt29 @VelocityHockey @Buccigross @sctop10 @DaBeautyLeague Nate, thoughts on playing forward next year after these moves?
— DCHC (@DCHC08) July 15, 2016
@DCHC08 @VelocityHockey @Buccigross @sctop10 @DaBeautyLeague if they asked me to, why not!
— Nate Schmidt (@nateschmidt29) July 15, 2016
Oh, Nate. Never stop being you.
Will smith tracks are still so awesome 🔥
— Nate Schmidt (@nateschmidt29) July 15, 2016
It's Nate Schmidt's world. We're just living in it. pic.twitter.com/4Mzyv8kPFk
— former wild card spot haver (@OVECHKlN) April 11, 2016
