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Published April 4, 2024 at 9:55AM

Washington Capitals team headquarters in Ballston (staff photo)

With a half-billion dollar deal to modernize and expand Capital One Arena in place, the Washington Capitals are now mulling their future at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston.

ARLnow has learned that the team recently started talking to Arlington County about potential modernizations and improvements to the 137,000 square foot, county-owned facility. The Iceplex opened in 2006 and serves as the Caps’ official NHL practice facility and headquarters, as well as the home ice for college, high school and beer league hockey teams.

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Photos: Alex Ovechkin leads youth hockey clinic for kids with disabilities

By James Jarvis

Published January 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

Alex Ovechkin hands out autographs to ASHA youth hockey players (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Nearly 50 youth hockey players with disabilities took to the ice in Ballston this week to sharpen their skills with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin.

On Wednesday, members of the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) convened at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex to spend several hours learning various skating techniques and skills from Ovechkin and other Capitals players, including Aliaksei Protas, Matthew Phillips and Alexander Alexeyev.

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What the Capitals’ move to Potomac Yard could mean for its Ballston practice facility and an at-grade Route 1

By Jo DeVoe

Published December 13, 2023 at 4:15PM

Washington Capitals team headquarters in Ballston (staff photo)

Ballston might remain the place where the Washington Capitals practice if everything goes to plan and the hockey team begins playing games in a newly announced sports arena in Potomac Yard.

The new arena for the Caps and Washington Wizards, as well as a concert venue, could open as soon as 2028 in the Alexandria neighborhood already seeing heavy investment, including a new Metro station and Virginia Tech’s forthcoming Innovation Campus.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Will you go to more Caps and Wiz games in Alexandria?

By ARLnow.com

Published December 13, 2023 at 9:45AM

Rendering of aerial view of Monumental Arena development (image courtesy of JBG SMITH)

The Washington Capitals and Wizards are planning to move to Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood.

The announcement was made this morning in tents set up next to the Potomac Yard Metro entrance, where a new sports arena and entertainment complex is planned — about a half mile from the Arlington border.

News

BREAKING: Governor to make a ‘remarkable’ announcement in Potomac Yard amid Caps and Wiz arena reports

By ARLnow.com

Published December 12, 2023 at 6:35PM | Updated December 13, 2023 at 8:50AM

Washington Capitals team headquarters in Ballston (staff photo)

A plan for a new arena for the Washington Capitals and Wizards in Potomac Yard is likely to be announced tomorrow.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has confirmed that he will be coming to “announce a remarkable economic development project for the Commonwealth” at the future development site just a half mile south of the Arlington border.

Events

Washington Capitals to host charity ‘garage sale’ in Ballston this weekend

By James Jarvis

Published September 18, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated September 18, 2023 at 4:04PM

Washington Capitals host 2023 charity "garage sale" at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston (courtesy of Washington Capitals)

(Updated at 4:05 p.m.)Looking to score some Washington Capitals gear and give back?

The hockey team is hosting its first-ever charity “garage sale” this Saturday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex (627 N. Glebe Road) in Ballston, featuring everything from bobbleheads to T-shirts, posters and hats. Players will not have personal items for sale, we’re told.

News

WaPo: Caps and Wizards have had ‘preliminary’ talks about new arena in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 23, 2023 at 7:30PM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 7:57PM

MedStar Capitals Iceplex (via Monumental Sports and Entertainment)

Could Arlington one day be the home of the Capitals and the Wizards?

The Washington Post says talks to build a new arena in the National Landing area, not far from Amazon’s HQ2, are underway — but are in the early stages. The talks come as Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the NHL and NBA franchises, contemplates leaving Capital One Arena in D.C. after the expiration of a lease clause in 2027.

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Fmr. Capitals head coach’s Ballston home goes on market today

By Jo DeVoe

Published May 11, 2023 at 10:30AM

A front exterior view of former Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette’s Ballston home (courtesy photo)

It may not be regulation hockey rink size, but off-ice hockey drills could easily take place inside the rec room of a Ballston home that is now up for sale, with a notable seller.

After working up a sweat, you could grab a drink from the wet bar in the room or make a post-workout snack in the kitchen, outfitted with high-end appliances.

Schools

Students from five APS schools to attend special Caps practice with Ovechkin

By ARLnow.com

Published January 10, 2023 at 10:30AM

MedStar Capitals Iceplex (via Monumental Sports and Entertainment)

More than 800 Arlington Public Schools students are being invited to a special Washington Capitals practice later this week.

Caps star Alexander Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal last month, passing Gordie Howe on the NHL’s all-time goals list. Now APS students will help Ovie celebrate the achievement.

Schools

Oakridge Elementary students to cheer on Capitals ahead of playoffs

By Brandi Bottalico

Published April 28, 2022 at 11:00AM

MedStar Capitals Iceplex (via Monumental Sports and Entertainment)

Oakridge Elementary will get to cheer on the Washington Capitals heading into the playoffs.

More than 280 third through fifth grade students will participate in a pep rally at the Arlington Ridge school tomorrow (Friday), just days before teams begin facing off for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Events

Capitals Iceplex in Ballston to host a pro women’s hockey tournament next month

By Matt Blitz

Published February 9, 2022 at 11:45AM

The Medstar Capitals Iceplex practice facility in Ballston (file photo)

The Washington Capitals are hosting a women’s hockey tournament and a series of clinics at the Capitals’ practice facility in Ballston next month.

The four game showcase from the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), part of the association’s “Dream Gap Tour,” will take place from March 4-6 at the Medstar Capital Iceplex on N. Glebe Road. It will feature teams from Minnesota, Boston, Calgary, and Toronto. This is the sixth stop for the tour, but the first time in the D.C. area.