The Washington Capitals revealed a new cherry blossom jersey design for the team’s 50th anniversary, this time with a vintage twist.
While the themed jerseys in 2023 and 2024 used the Capitals’ main wordmark logo, this year’s sweaters feature a floral-inspired version of the popular Screaming Eagle logo. The eagle, featuring five pink stars, holds onto a branch of cherry blossoms with its feet as some petals near the end fly off.
DC artist Taylor Kampa Olson of TKOPaintings designed the blue jerseys that also include other special details as well. The numbers on the back include a cherry blossoms and stems pattern while the shoulder patches are floral-inspired 50th anniversary logos.
The release of the 50th Anniversary Cherry Blossom jersey comes ahead of peak bloom, predicted to be near the end of March.
Capitals players will wear the jerseys ahead of the team’s March 18 game versus the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena. The team will then auction off the jerseys, along with other items, to benefit community programing by the MSE Foundation. The auction will open on March 18 at noon and last until March 28 at 3 pm.
The Capitals are also selling specially designed cherry blossom gear at both of their team stores at Capital One Arena and MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
🌸WEAR THE BLOOM 🌸
Cherry Blossom ‘25 has started to arrive!
-Women’s Grey Screaming Eagle Crew
-Unisex CB Adult Capital Dome Hoodie
-Men’s & Women’s Capital Short Sleeves
-Men’s Capital Long Sleeve
-50th & Screamin’ Eagle CB Pucks#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/spqOT2qA2r— Capitals Stores (@ShopMedStarCaps) March 4, 2025
Here’s the press release from the Washington Capitals:
Capitals Unveil Specialty Cherry Blossom Jerseys and Cherry Blossom Merchandise
Jerseys Featured in MSE Foundation Auction; Proceeds Support Community Programming
Arlington, Va. – The Washington Capitals unveiled today a special 50th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Capitals jersey as well as Capitals Cherry Blossom merchandise available for purchase at the Team Store at Capital One Arena and Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
As part of the Capitals 50th Anniversary celebration and the return of the team’s retro jerseys, the new design features the Screaming Eagle grabbing a cherry blossom branch and a color scheme that matches the petals. The design continues into the numbering, which features full color blossoms and stems. The shoulders feature the Capitals 50th patch in pink with additional cherry blossoms.
The specialty jersey, designed by Washington, D.C., based artist Taylor Kampa Olson of TKOPaintings, is being auctioned off with proceeds benefitting Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation (MSE Foundation). Capitals players will wear the jerseys during arrivals ahead of the Capitals March 18 game versus the Detroit Red Wings at Capital One Arena.
The MSE Foundation auction will feature autographed Capitals Cherry Blossom jerseys and pucks, and will open at washcaps.com/CherryBlossomAuction on March 18 at noon and run through 3 p.m. on March 28.
In addition, a wide assortment of cherry blossom merchandise including men’s and women’s apparel, headwear, and accessories are now available at the Team Store at Capital One Arena and at the Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Select items are available at each store from vendors including Travis Mathew, Camp David, Mustang and 47 Brand. Sublimated replica jerseys are available at each store location.
The Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex will accept orders by phone for orders within the United States (shipping charge applies).
Taylor Kampa Olson is a local artist who specializes in painting everything from abstracts and portraits to large murals and custom jackets through TKOPaintings. The Capitals have also partnered with TKOPaintings on last season’s cherry blossom jersey and retail items as well as other initiatives, including the Capitals Little Free Library, the 2022 custom playoff shield and various jackets and apparel, among other design projects.
