Fort Dupont’s new two-rink facility in doubt after District unveils controversial construction plan
Fort Dupont is Washington DC's only public indoor ice arena. The rink hosts the Fort Dupont Cannons – the country’s oldest minority…
Capitals’ Black History Night warmup jerseys feature gold patch honoring Fort Dupont Cannons
The Washington Capitals are going all out for their Black History Night on February 28 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Capitals…
Capitals partner with Fort Dupont on new merch to raise money for Cannons and Capital Impact Fund
The Washington Capitals announced today that they are launching an online Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club merchandise shop with proceeds benefiting Fort…
The Washington Capitals will hold a full-team practice at Fort Dupont Ice Arena during the 2020-21 season
The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir reports that the Washington Capitals will hold a full-team practice at Fort Dupont Ice Arena next season. The…
Nick Jensen and Jonas Siegenthaler skate with Fort Dupont Cannons
For two Capitals players, Saturday afternoon's practice at Medstar Capitals Iceplex was only the beginning of their day. After a high-energy practice…
Ted Leonsis surprises Fort Dupont youth hockey players with Team USA scarves and mittens after $25k donation
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis attended the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at the…
Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club co-founder Neal Henderson inducted to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
On Wednesday, the NHL announced the five people set to be inducted to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on December 12th,…
Brooks Orpik and 100 Capitals fans team up to help spruce up Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Brooks Orpik's contract with the Washington Capitals ends in July and his future with the organization is a virtual unknown. Will the…
DC Council to vote on proposal to fund Fort Dupont Ice Arena
After a back-and-forth over funding for a proposed expansion of the Fort Dupont Ice Arena in recent months, the DC Council is…
New agreement between Mayor Bowser and Fort Dupont Ice Arena sets deadline for private funding goal
On Tuesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena signed an agreement which will secure the $21 million of…
Agreement reached in Fort Dupont Ice Arena funding crisis
Last week, it was learned that DC government was considering reallocating $21 million of funding which had been previously committed to Fort…
Ted Leonsis and NHL start GoFundMe to raise money for Fort Dupont Ice Arena
After the news broke on Friday that crucial funding for upgrades and a second rink at Fort Dupont Ice Arena was in…
Fort Dupont funding for new facility in jeopardy, DC council could vote to save it on Tuesday
The Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been a part of the Southeast DC community since 1976. It helps make hockey accessible for…
Capitals honor Fort Dupont coaches during ceremonial puck drop
Saturday night ahead of the Capitals-Sabres game, the Caps organization honored some leaders in the community. As part of the Capitals' Black…
Santa Ovi: Alex Ovechkin hosts skate for Fort Dupont kids, gives gift of signed hockey sticks
Thursday afternoon, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin hosted nearly 50 kids from the Fort Dupont Cannons program for a holiday skate at…
Alex Ovechkin to host holiday skating session for 50 Fort Dupont kids
The Washington Capitals announced today that captain Alex Ovechkin will be hosting a holiday skating session for 50 kids from the Fort…
Fort Dupont Ice Arena Needs (And Deserves) Your Help
Skaters on the ice at Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Photo: Friends of FDIA This Saturday, Sept. 6, RMNB and the Brouwer Rangers…
