Fort Dupont Cannons Shop: In January, the Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation launched a Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club online merchandise shop, with proceeds benefitting the Fort Dupont Cannons and the Washington Capitals Capital Impact Fund. A co-branded Capitals and Cannons T-shirt, hoodie and pom beanie, as well as a Cannons iron on patch are available to purchase at
WashCaps.com/FortDupontApparel.
Proceeds from the merchandise will benefit the Washington Capitals Capital Impact Fund and the Fort Dupont Cannons. The store will remain open through Monday, Feb. 28. Customers who order in February will receive their orders within three weeks after the store closes on February 28.
The Cannons are the oldest minority youth hockey program in North America and play out of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, the only full-size indoor ice arena in Washington, D.C. The Capitals have a long-standing relationship with Fort Dupont and the Cannons, having assisted with Fort Dupont's fundraising campaign for a new rink, provided multiple scholarships to Fort Dupont scholar-athletes, and donated equipment to the Cannons. In addition, the Capitals annually host the Cannons at MedStar Capitals Iceplex or visit Fort Dupont to participate in a Cannons practice.
Black History Night Presented by Capital One, Featuring Special Warmup Jersey Fundraiser: The Capitals Feb. 28 game vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs marks the organization's Black History Night presented by Capital One. Capitals players will wear special black warmup jerseys featuring the Capitals logo and a Fort Dupont Cannons shoulder patch. The jerseys will be signed and auctioned off to benefit the Capital Impact Fund.
Black History Night will also honor diversity and inclusion with tributes and guests throughout the game. Additional details on the game and warmup jersey fundraiser will be announced in late February.
Black Hockey Spotlights: Throughout February, Capitals social channels will highlight stories of Black individuals and their impact on the game and will share content related to Capitals team history, women, moments and the future.
Black Hockey History Truck Tour: In addition, in January the Capitals hosted the NHL's Black Hockey History Truck Tour. The uniquely curated mobile museum visited two Washington, D.C., region ice rinks from Jan. 21-22. The 525-square foot museum, presented by American Legacy, presents 200 years of Black achievement in hockey. Exhibits feature the founders, trail blazers, history makers, and Stanley Cup champions. The mobile museum also looks ahead to the next generation of young stars, NHL Officials, broadcasters, and women in the game. The Black Hockey History Tour launched in 2019 and will visit
28 cities across North America
in 2022.
Black Hockey History Microsite: Visit the
Capitals Black Hockey microsite
for information on Capitals specific and league-wide initiatives. The site also highlights Black athletes who have played with the organization, including
detailed player biographies
. In addition to highlighting specific programs and diversity initiatives, the site contains information on youth programs throughout the region and links to resource materials on black hockey.
