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Hershey Bears design 12-time Calder Cup Champions logo into faceoff circle at Giant Center

Thanks to Mike Vecchione, the Hershey Bears won their twelfth Calder Cup in June after defeating the Coachella Valley Firebirds in overtime of Game Seven.

Now, the Bears will remind every fan and every opponent of their accomplishment when they first step into their home arena.

The Bears created their new sheet of ice for the 2023-24 season this week and the design of the faceoff circle will include the team’s 12-time championship logo that adorns much of the team’s merch.

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By Ian Oland 2 days ago

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The ice is back at Capital One Arena

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom recently returned to the area for informal practices ahead of training camp. Now there’s another reason to get excited about the new hockey year.

Thursday, the Washington Capitals revealed that new ice has been laid down at Capital One Arena for the 2023-24 season.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Vegas Golden Knights reveal Stanley Cup-inspired design at center ice

Thanks to their Stanley Cup victory, the Vegas Golden Knights’ faceoff circle will get a very cool look for the upcoming season.

The team unveiled a fresh sheet of ice at T-Mobile Arena in a new timelapse video released Friday, with eagle-eyed fans spotting a twist at center ice.

This year’s faceoff circle includes a silver patterned ring around the edge, mirroring the inside of the Stanley Cup’s bowl.

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By Katie Adler 4 weeks ago

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Alex Ovechkin sarcastically says Capital One Arena has the best ice after bad luck goal allowed by Darcy Kuemper

Monday night, the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks battled inside Capital One Arena and, at times, with Capital One Arena.

Both goaltenders on either side of the ice fell victim to bad bounces either due to ice conditions or strange caroms off of the end boards.

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By Chris Cerullo 11 months ago

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New ice sheet laid down at Capital One Arena

It’s about that time again, you guys.

Tuesday, the Washington Capitals revealed that a new sheet of ice was laid down at Capital One Arena via a time-lapse video.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Gerardo Parra shares viral video of Juan Soto faceplanting while playing hockey

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is one of the best power hitters in the Major Leagues. On Thursday, we learned that Soto’s swing in baseball doesn’t translate to hockey.

Beloved Nationals reserve Gerardo Parra shared a video of Soto trying to take a slap shot at Capital One Arena (which Soto later shared himself).

It did not go well.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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The ice is back at Capital One Arena!

The Washington Capitals are back and so is the ice at Capital One Arena.

Thursday, after the team’s first skate of Training Camp, the Capitals posted a timelapse video of the process.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Before and After Photos: The Verizon Center Ice Sheet is Set for the 2014-15 Season

Photo: @WashingtonCaps

“Watching paint dry” is another way to say something is boring, but when it’s the Verizon Center staff painting the ice sheet for the Washington Capitals 2013-14 season, there’s reason to be excited.

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By Ian Oland 9 years ago

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Verizon Center Ice is Ready for 2013 Playoffs (Photo)

Until the temperature hits 70 degrees in there. (Photo credit: @WaltonCaps)

Less than four hours until puck drop.

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By Ian Oland 10 years ago

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Ice is Back at Verizon Center

Photo credit: @jessicamdick

You guuuuuuyssss. Ice is back at Verizon Center! On Wednesday afternoon, arena employees laid down the rink at Verizon Center, shaving the ice and dropping in lines and logos. I guess this whole hockey thing is really happening after all.

Check out photos below the jump.

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By Ian Oland 11 years ago

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