William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, he profiles the Washington Capitals inaugural Rising Stars Academy, which was held Aug. 19-20 at the team's practice facility in Arlington, Virginia.
Color of Hockey: Capitals host inaugural Rising Stars Academy
More than 100 players participated in on, off-ice sessions at Washington's practice facility