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Braden Holtby, Capitals fourth-line make appearance at Garnet Hathaway beer release for ‘Hath’s Hazy’

Following in the footsteps of Capitals alumni Craig Laughlin and Alan May, Garnet Hathaway released his own beer on Monday. And the fourth-line winger got the support from a litany of current and former Caps during a release party.

Earlier in the year, Hathaway partnered with Other Half Brewing to create Hath’s Hazy. The sales benefit DMV first responders – a cause near and dear to Hathaway’s heart.

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By Ian Oland 12 months ago

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Brenden Dillon donates 10,000 masks to healthcare workers and food assistance programs in the region

The Washington Capitals announced Monday that defender Brenden Dillon has teamed up with the MSE Foundation to donate 10,000 level-two medical face masks to causes in the region. The donations to MedStar Health, DC Central Kitchen, and Martha’s Table are intended to help those organization continue their work during the pandemic.

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By Peter Hassett 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin plays in charity basketball game to help raise money for the Kirilenko Fund

Alex Ovechkin continued his busy summer on Thursday with a charity basketball game. He and other professional Russian athletes participated to raise money for the Kirilenko Fund, which supports children in need, including funding for orphanages, hospitals, and sports facilities. The fund is named after Ovechkin’s friend Andrei Kirilenko, a retired basketball player and the current commissioner of the Russian Basketball Federation.

Ovechkin has played in charity basketball games before. In 2016, it was for a team coached by his mother Tatyana. Ovechkin wears number 8 because of her. She won two Olympic golds with the Russian women’s basketball team, one world championship, and six European championships.

Although her son mostly displays his athletic skills on the ice, he’s not so bad on the court.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 4 years ago

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TJ Oshie mailed a signed stick to Maddie Kegley, a young fan who raises money for anti-bullying charities

Maddie Kegley is a truly remarkable eleven-year-old. Not only is she a straight-A student and a U-12 hockey player who wants to be the NHL’s first female GM when she grows up, but she also spends whatever free time she has raising money for NHL players’ anti-bullying initiatives.

In mid-November, Maddie and her mom Amanda were at the Xcel Center in St. Paul to see the Washington Capitals face off against the MN Wild. Maddie brought a sign to warm-ups asking her hero TJ Oshie for a stick. The Capitals left town with a 5-2 win, but Maddie left the arena empty-handed.

“I was sad after the game that he didn’t see the sign,” Maddie said, “but I knew there were a lot of other kids there too that wanted pucks and stuff, so it was ok.”

After the game, Oshie saw a picture of Maddie on Twitter. He reached out to the family, apologized for not seeing Maddie’s request at the game, and asked if he could have their address. He had a special present for this special kid: a signed TJ Oshie hockey stick.

“[W]hen my mom told me he sent her a message, I didn’t believe her at first!” Maddie said. “It made me feel really happy.”

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By Brennin Weiswerda 5 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin will take the Stanley Cup to Ft. Dupont Ice Arena, Georgetown University Hospital, and the Arlington PD Friday

The Stanley Cup’s tour throughout the DC area will continue on Friday afternoon. Captain Alex Ovechkin, along with Caps owner Ted Leonsis, will be taking the Cup to several locations on Friday, June 15.

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By Rachel Cohen 5 years ago

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We’re raffling an autographed TJ Oshie stick and Caps tickets to support Parkinson’s research

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:

An autographed TJ Oshie stick
Two tickets to see the Caps on January 11 vs Carolina (Section 408, Row A; That’s first row of the upper bowl, behind the goal that the Caps shoot at twice)
A Caps fleece blanket

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By Patrick Holden 6 years ago

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Marcus Johansson brilliantly sets up Peter Forsberg for goal in charity game

Wednesday, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and former teammate Marcus Johansson participated in the Zuccarello All-Star Game. The event, held at the DNB Arena in Stavenger, Norway, raises money for the charity Right to Play. Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello has hosted the game annually since 2014.

Backstrom and Johansson played on Team Forsberg, led by Hockey Hall of Famer Peter Forsberg. And Johansson, now a member of the New Jersey Devils, set up the 44-year-old Foppa with arguably the goal of the game.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov donates uniforms and equipment to sled hockey program in Chelyabinsk

In a wide-ranging interview over the weekend, Evgeny Kuznetsov discussed the Capitals’ issues in the second round and predicted that Captain Alex Ovechkin would once again have a 50-goal season.

In the remaining part of that conversation, which he gave to Sport-Express’s Aleksei Shevchenko, Kuznetsov talked about a recent donation he and some former teammates from KHL Traktor had made to a sled hockey team in Chelyabinsk, as well as his reservations about discussing charity work publicly.

The team, known as Meteorit (“Meteorite”), in reference to the 2013 Chelyabinsk Meteorite first reported in the United States by RMNB, received jerseys and equipment from Kuznetsov and company.

At the dedication ceremony, Kuznetsov told the crowd that “it’s always nice when you get good equipment. I’m really happy for the ‘Meteorites.'”

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By Graham Dumas 6 years ago

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Join Capitals alumni June 26 for first annual “Bourbon and Cigar” fundraiser

Thursday afternoon the Capitals announced a new event in their charity fundraising lineup: the inaugural “Bourbon and Cigar” alumni night. The event will take place on the rooftop of the W Hotel in DC on June 26th from 7-10 PM. It will benefit the Washington Capitals Alumni Association and a high school scholarship program the association is organizing.

Among the alumni scheduled to attend and participate in “storytelling sessions” are Caps legends Rod Langway and Olie Kolzig, as well as fan favorites Craig Laughlin, Alan May, Mike Knuble, and Matt Bradley. The full list of alumni can be found here, and is subject to change.

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By Rachel Cohen 6 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin’s Russian-American themed skates raised $9,500 for charity

The March 23 game against the Columbus Blue Jackets was also Russian Heritage night at Verizon Center. During pregame warmups, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin debuted a special pair of custom-painted skates depicting the flags and landmarks of the United States and Russia. It was the first time in NHL history that a player has worn custom footwear, though Ovi was not allowed to wear the skates during the actual game. The skates were put up for auction during the game, and the bidding continued over the next two days until the end of the Capitals’ March 25th game against Arizona.

The final numbers have been counted, and Ovi’s skates raised a whopping $9,500 for the American Special Hockey Association. Way to go, Ovi!

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By Rachel Cohen 6 years ago

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