Nate Schmidt, er, I mean, Nate Schmidt’s cardboard cutout recently suffered an unfortunate injury. The former Capitals’ right shoulder was exploded off his body.
We’re told that it wasn’t a war injury. A puck struck The Gr88 Nate’s flimsy body during a Minnesota Golden Gophers’ morning skate.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is giving sports fans a chance to be at Capitals and Wizards games physically without the danger of literally being there during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Tuesday, Monumental announced that fans can buy cardboard cutouts of themselves which will be placed at Capital One Arena during games.
The price is $75 ($60 for Capital One cardholders) and a “portion of the proceeds will benefit MSE Foundation.” The cutouts can be purchased here.
Alex Ovechkin was at Audi Field for DC United’s game against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Well… sorta.
The Great 8 was one of 13 local star athletes turned into cardboard cutouts and placed in the stands. The group was highlighted by Ryan Zimmerman, Juan Soto, John Wall, Bradley Beal, Chase Young, Elena Delle Donne, and Andi Sullivan.
