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Alex Semin attends birthday party for Alex Ovechkin’s son

It has been over seven years since Alex Semin shared the Capitals locker room with Alex Ovechkin, but the two Sashas proved they are still fast friends when, on Sunday, Semin attended the birthday party of Ovechkin’s one-year-old son, Sergei.

Ovechkin, holding Sergei, stood next to Semin, who appeared to be holding his young son, Danil. The pair watched as a troop of six dyed poodles performed tricks at the elaborate birthday party being thrown in Sergei’s honor.

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Alex Ovechkin posts first public photo of son Sergei on his birthday

One year ago, Alex Ovechkin and wife Nastya Ovechkina welcomed their son Sergei into the world.

On Sunday, the Ovechkin family celebrated Sergei’s first birthday, posting the first-ever public photo of the smiling baby Sergei. Previously, the Ovechkins had guarded their son’s privacy on social media by only posting photos and videos that did not show their son’s face.

“Happy birthday, our baby!” Alex wrote in his Instagram caption. “Mom and I love you very much, you are our happiness! Be the happiest, healthiest! And Mummy and I will always be there!”

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Former Capitals prospect Chase Priskie signs with Carolina Hurricanes

Former Capitals prospect Chase Priskie has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced on Saturday. The deal has an average annual annual value of $925,000.

In April, Priskie informed the Capitals that he would not sign with Washington, electing instead to test the free agency waters.

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TJ Oshie to host free hockey clinic at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday, August 19

Teenage hockey players between the ages of 15 and 19 will have the opportunity to skate with TJ Oshie on Monday, August 19. The Capitals forward will be participating in a free Skate & Skills event at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Sponsored by AAA, the event is targeted at teenage drivers who either have their driver’s license or learner’s permit. Skaters will be required to sign a distracted driving pledge in order to participate in the event.

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As part of the Caniac Carnival, the Capitals’ Sept. 29 preseason game against Carolina will be free to attend

The Carolina Hurricanes will be hosting their 20th annual Caniac Carnival this season, a family-friendly event which includes inflatable rides, live music, and carnival games and booths.

The event culminates in a free NHL preseason game featuring the Washington Capitals.

That’s right, the Hurricanes are offering free tickets to see the Capitals play the Canes on Sunday, September 29, at 1:30pm.

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Alex Ovechkin, wearing a camouflage sweatsuit, takes ceremonial first kick at Dynamo Moscow soccer game

After spending a week in China as the NHL’s hockey ambassador, Alex Ovechkin returned home to Moscow where he was honored with the ceremonial first kick at Saturday’s match between FC Dynamo Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg of the Russian Premier Liga.

According to FC Dynamo Moscow, Ovechkin was greeted on the field by the club’s general director, Yuri Belkin, and presented with a ball signed by Dmitri Khokhlov, the team’s manager and storied former player.

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Tom Wilson salutes Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg on anniversary of soldier’s ‘8 Seconds of Courage’

On Thursday, Tom Wilson posted a photo alongside Florent Groberg, a retired Army Captain and a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

A French immigrant to the US, Groberg lived in Potomac, Md. and attended the University of Maryland before enlisting in the US Army in 2008.

In August 2012, during his second deployment to Afghanistan, Groberg reacted quickly to tackle a man wearing a suicide vest while Groberg was guarding a high-level US-Afgan delegation. Four people died in the explosion. Groberg was grievously injured, but he saved countless others due to his bravery. Groberg later wrote a book about his experience, “8 Seconds of Courage”.

Wilson wrote a message of support for his friend on the anniversary of the heroic act of valor.

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Hershey Bears release promotional schedule for 2019-20 season

The Hershey Bears have released their schedule of giveaways and promotional nights for the 2019-20 season. The season kicks off with the Bears on home ice on October 5 as they take on their rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Last season, everyone’s favorite promotional night, the Teddy Bear Toss, broke a world record and went viral, with an astounding 34,798 stuffed animals being tossed onto the ice for charity. Bears fans will have their chance to break the record again at this year’s Teddy Bear Toss, which will take place on December 1.

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Ten-year-old fan teaches Alex Ovechkin how to write his name in Chinese

On Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin continued his diplomatic duties as the NHL’s ambassador to China by sitting down with a young fan who had traveled over 600 miles from Shanghai to Beijing to meet Ovechkin.

Ten-year-old William Ye taught Ovechkin how to write his Chinese name, 奥八爷 (Ào bā yé), and explained to the Capitals captain what his name means. Ovechkin learned that his Chinese name contains the word for eight, which is definitely appropriate for the Great Eight.

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Alex Ovechkin’s Chinese name has ‘eight’ in it

Alex Ovechkin arrived in Beijing on Sunday to kick off a week as the NHL’s hockey ambassador to China.

He was greeted in the Beijing airport with shouts of “Ovi!” from Chinese fans who had awaited his arrival, but it was Ovechkin’s Chinese name that caught my eye.

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