Our friend Pat and his family are holding a raffle to benefit Parkinson’s research. The winner of the raffle will win some cool stuff, including tickets to a Caps-Rangers game in March. Full details are below.
By Peter Hassett 5 months ago
The Caps’ February 27th game against the Ottawa Senators is the team’s first annual Pride Night, honoring the LGBTQA+ community. The night is one of many games celebrating Hockey is For Everyone month.
During warmups, the team will be using sticks wrapped in rainbow-colored Pride Tape. The sticks, along with signed rainbow pucks, will be auctioned off, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the You Can Play Project. A limited number of unsigned pucks and You Can Play pins are also available for purchase.
By Rachel Cohen 2 years ago
On Wednesday, Capitals players Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby, and Tom Wilson will participate in a nutrition and fitness program at Barnard Elementary School in Washington DC. The event is hosted by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington. The Capitals are joining the event as part of So Kids Can. Local radio personality Elliot Segal from the Elliot in the Morning show will also be joining the players.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
Monday morning the Capitals announced that their annual toy drive will take place on December 8th prior to their game against the New York Rangers. Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be collected outside the F Street entrance. Those who donate will receive a snazzy poster of Caps goalie Braden Holtby.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
Wednesday, the Capitals announced they will be hosting their next Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night on Tuesday November 2. The Caps will also host a variety of events to help raise awareness and money for cancer research including a skate with Wish Kids and a hospital visit.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
Last year we raffled off a bunch of Caps stuff to raise money for Parkinson’s research. This year, the raffle is back and better than ever.
Here’s what the winner of the raffle will receive:
By Patrick Holden 3 years ago
What is better than a calendar with your favorite hockey players? A calendar with your favorite hockey players with adorable doggos and puppers!
The always-popular Capitals Canine Calendar is back for 2018, and will be going on sale November 24 during the game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. The calendars will be available for purchase at merchandise stands throughout Capital One Arena, as well as at Kettler Capitals Iceplex and online. All the proceeds from the calendars will go to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
On October 21 at 8:30 AM, the National Mall will host the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk. For the second consecutive year the Capitals will be forming their own team, ‘Strollin’ With Nolan,’ in honor of coach Barry Trotz’s son Nolan Trotz, a Best Buddies member. Proceeds from the 5K walk will benefit the Best Buddies International chapter of the DC Capital area.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
Monday morning the Capitals announced that for the second straight year, one lucky fan will get the chance to meet coach Barry Trotz, set the starting lineup and announce it in the locker room prior to the Capitals preseason home game on September 27. The winner and three of their friends will also get to watch the game from the front row.
That chance will go to the winner of a charity auction, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC KIDS Mobile Medical Clinic/Ronald McDonald Care Mobil (KMMC/RMCM) through So Kids Can. The auction runs until September 22. As of publication, the high bid was already over $2,000.
By Rachel Cohen 3 years ago
From Friday, July 21 through that Sunday, Skate Frederick will be packed with old fat bald guys.
For three days, the 13th annual OFBG tournament will be held, playing rec league hockey and – most importantly – raising money to research and stop veteran suicide.
A silent auction will be held during the tournament. All of the proceeds will go towards the charity Platoon 22, and we’ve got the scoop on what will be available.
By Peter Hassett 3 years ago
