Fans of Washington Capitals hockey, rejoice: The team released details about their Rookie Camp and Training Camp, and it looks to be quite the celebration.†Fan Fest starts on Friday, Sept. 14, after a one-week Rookie Camp; here’s a sampling†of the events:
- Kids Day, featuring a kids’ skills competition, a kids-only autograph session, face painters, caricature artists, and a “special giveaway”
- Heroes Day, dedicated to honoring local heroes in the military, police officers, firefighters, and first responders
- A town hall-style meeting with Ted Leonsis
- Red Thursdays, when all fans wearing red to Kettler Capitals Iceplex will receive a free ticket to a preseason game
- Viewings of the Calder, King Clancy, Norris and Vezina trophies
Full details are on the Capitals’ site. See you there!

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I bet we know what part of the 980 broadcast day won’t be at Kettler.
# Red Thursdays, when all fans wearing red to Kettler Capitals Iceplex will receive a free ticket to a preseason game
# Viewings of the Calder, King Clancy, Norris and Vezina trophies
I was already a little bitter about having to miss the preseason due to working overseas, but now I’m just pissed…
Ah well. I’ll cry into my beer at the Oktoberfest tents. I just hope I’m back in time for the home opener.