12-year-old cancer survivor provides inspiration for Capitals during practice visit
Sam Becker was playing hooky from school on Tuesday, but it was for a good reason. The Washington Capitals invited the 12-year-old to experience their practice up close. Sam’s inspirational battle against Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, has made an impression and put life into perspective for those who wear the Capitals uniform.
Sam Becker was playing hooky from school on Tuesday, but it was for a good reason. The Washington Capitals invited the 12-year-old to experience their practice up close. Sam’s inspirational battle against Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, has made an impression and put life into perspective for those who wear the Capitals uniform.
Download your sign to support 'Hockey Fights Cancer' at Wednesday's Capitals game
The Washington Capitals will be wearing a special patch during Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it’s all part of the NHL'S 'Hockey Fights Cancer' campaign.
The Washington Capitals will be wearing a special patch during Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it’s all part of the NHL'S 'Hockey Fights Cancer' campaign.
Engagements highlight offseason for Caps' Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich
Another hockey season is about to begin for the Washington Capitals and expectations are very high for this year's team that finished a win away from the conference finals last season. But for Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich, the offseason allowed them to rest their bodies while preparing help the Caps prepare for a Stanley Cup run. The summer also ushered in a major milestone as they both got engaged off the ice.
Another hockey season is about to begin for the Washington Capitals and expectations are very high for this year's team that finished a win away from the conference finals last season. But for Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich, the offseason allowed them to rest their bodies while preparing help the Caps prepare for a Stanley Cup run. The summer also ushered in a major milestone as they both got engaged off the ice.