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Capitals create permanent display at Capital One Arena to honor its Black players

The Washington Capitals announced the details of a new Black Hockey History Display that will remain permanently at Capital One Arena. Capitals fans who attend Washington’s home game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday will be the first to glimpse it in person.

The display is located on the main concourse by section 116 and features tributes to Stanley Cup champion Devante Smith-Pelly, Joel Ward, Mike Marson, and others.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Roberto Luongo tells Lamar Jackson ‘I can totally relate’ after rumors spread quarterback left game to poop

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild game that featured two different clutch fourth-quarter drives by reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. But it was what happened with Jackson directly before that had everyone talking.

Jackson mysteriously left the game and returned to the locker room before hobbling back onto the field for the game-winning drives.

Roberto Luongo, the third-winningest goaltender in NHL history, joked on Twitter that the Ravens quarterback had to go to the bathroom, recalling his own queasy experience during a 2007 playoff game.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Henderson Silver Knights hire former Capitals Joel Ward and Jamie Heward as assistant coaches

The Vegas Golden Knights’ new AHL franchise, the Henderson Silver Knights, rounded out their coaching staff on Monday. The Silver Knights hired former players Joel Ward and Jamie Heward to be assistant coaches under head coach Manny Viveiros. Both assistants have Washington Capitals connections.

Ward’s hire was first reported last week by The Hockey News’ Ken Campbell.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Report: Joel Ward expected to be named assistant coach of the Henderson Silver Knights

Joel Ward officially ended his playing career April, but he’s already returning back to the sport in an official capacity. This time as a coach.

The Hockey News’ Ken Campbell is reporting that Ward is expected to be named an assistant coach with the Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights, later this week. The story is entitled Can Brett Peterson and Joel Ward become first Black GM and head coach in NHL history?

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin throws support behind Hockey Diversity Alliance in powerful HNIC opening

Alex Ovechkin was part of Hockey Night In Canada’s powerful opening last night.

The nearly four-minute intro, set to Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, put a spotlight on the Black Lives Matter movement and the newly formed Hockey Diversity Alliance, whose goal is to eradicate systemic racism in the sport and change the face of hockey. The opener aired hours after Matt Dumba became the first player to kneel during the national anthem of the Blackhawks-Oilers game.

Former Capitals forward Joel Ward and Devante Smith-Pelly were also featured in the clip.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Joel Ward among seven Black NHLers on new Hockey Diversity Alliance: ‘Our mission is to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey’

Seven current and former Black NHL players, including recently retired former Capital Joel Ward, have formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance. The mission of the group is to “eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey” and “be a force for positive change not only within our game of hockey but also within society.”

The Hockey Diversity Alliance will work independently of the NHL but hopes to work closely with the league to achieve these goals.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Tom Wilson calls retired Joel Ward ‘one of the best teammates and mentor a guy could have asked for’

Joel Ward announced his retirement on Monday after playing parts of 11 seasons in the NHL.

The undrafted forward has received many tributes on social media from media and teammates alike. But the one that stood out from the pack so far, was a tweet from Ward’s former teammate in Washington, Tom Wilson.

“You were one of the best teammates and mentor a guy could have asked for coming in to the league,” Wilson wrote. “Congrats on an amazing career @JRandalWard42. Cheers to the next chapter!”

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Joel Ward officially announces retirement from NHL

Former Capitals forward Joel Ward took to the Players’ Tribune to announce his retirement on Monday.

Ward played 726 NHL games with four different teams, including the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, and San Jose Sharks.

In 2019, Ward said he considered himself retired at an alumni day event but later clarified through a source then that it wasn’t official.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Joel Ward’s son is named after Jackie Robinson

Former Capitals forward Joel Ward took to Twitter to celebrate his son’s first birthday on Thursday.

“My Robinson turns 1!” Ward wrote. “#WeDidIt. Love my boy ❤️.”

Joel and wife Kitt celebrated Robinson turning one by throwing him a Sesame Street-themed birthday party. Happy Birthday, Robinson banners hang in the background featuring the heads of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar The Grouch, and Elmo. Robinson’s cake features his name written out on a street sign with the number one.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Joel Ward drops ceremonial puck while wearing Black Girl Hockey Club hoodie

Before Sunday’s game between the Capitals and Penguins, ex-Cap and current awesome guy Joel Ward returned to Washington, DC to drop the ceremonial puck.

Flanked by Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, Ward, wearing a Black Girl Hockey Club hoodie, was greeted by a standing ovation.

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By Peter Hassett 3 years ago

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