Capitals

Another Chance To Catch the Stanley Cup in Person

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Brandon Morris

From a press release:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will host the Stanley Cup in her congressional office on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., in 2136 Rayburn House Office Building (First Floor). Fans can arrive at Norton’s office beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will be admitted in groups of four. Norton introduced a resolution congratulating the Washington Capitals for winning the 2018 Stanley Cup, the first championship in team history. (more…)

Let’s Try to Kick the Weekend Off on the Good Foot – “Outdoor Viewing Party For Washington Capitals Banner Ceremony And Home Opener on October 3rd!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

From the Washngton Capitals:

“Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment along with Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Capital One Arena will broadcast the 2018 Washington Capitals Stanley Cup banner raising ceremony and home opener against the Boston Bruins on the G Street outdoor video board on Wednesday, October 3.

The Capital One Arena video board located above McDonald’s on G Street will broadcast live both the pregame banner raising ceremony and the game against the Boston Bruins. (more…)

Cheers Ovi!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

From the 2018 ESPYS:

“Best Male Athlete — Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Best NHL Player — Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals”

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon page here. Every little bit helps.

“This is Oscar meeting Tom Wilson of The Capitals during their Stanley Cup celebration at Nick’s Riverside. Oscar is a Pom/Yorkie mix (a Porkie!) rescued from Montgomery County Animal Services and lives in Chevy Chase. You can follow his adventures on Instagram @oscartheporkieguy.”

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“Barry Trotz informed the organization today of his decision to resign as head coach of the Washington Capitals.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

Statement from the Capitals:

“Barry Trotz informed the organization today of his decision to resign as head coach of the Washington Capitals. We are obviously disappointed by Barry’s decision, but would like to thank Barry for all his efforts the past four years and for helping bring the Stanley Cup to Washington. Barry is a man of high character and integrity and we are grateful for his leadership and for all that he has done for our franchise.”

So Just How Big Was That CAPS Parade? A Hint from Metro Ridership Numbers

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend

From WMATA:

“Yesterday’s final ridership: 840,145. Wow! Highest since last year’s Women’s March.”

“RIDERSHIP: As of 5:00 p.m., over 567,000 people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 132K from same time yesterday.”


via Washington Capitals

Sweet – Some Feds Getting 2 Hours Leave to Watch the Parade!! Also Sweet? These Coming Commemorative SmarTrip cards

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by DC Teebs

From OPM:

“On Tuesday, June 12, a victory parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. in honor of the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup. The Federal Government in Washington, D.C. will remain “OPEN.”  The White House is encouraging Federal agencies to grant employees in the Washington, D.C. area two hours of administrative leave between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to attend the parade.

To help alleviate traffic congestion, agencies may authorize telework or other workplace flexibilities at their discretion.  Employees may also request to use their alternative work schedule day off, annual leave, or other authorized time off. Employees should contact their agency human resources offices for assistance. Visit the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council website to view the complete memo.”


via WMATA

Also awesome:

“Metro is honoring the Washington Capitals with a limited-edition commemorative SmarTrip card for winning the Stanley Cup, the first in the Caps’ 44-year history. (more…)

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