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Capitals Back for Training Camp in Ballston This Week
Hockey fans can see the Caps at Ballston's Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
The Washington Capitals are back, and hockey fans itching to get a look at the team before the season starts have their chance at Ballston’s Kettler Capitals Iceplex this week.
Training camp, which is free and open to the public, lasts through Friday at the Iceplex at 627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800, on the eighth level of the Ballston public parking garage.
A special event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Verizon Center, where some Capitals players will answer fan questions, takes photos and sign autographs as part of Fan Appreciation Week. Fans can sign up at WashingtonCaps.com for a chance to win a variety of prizes that will be awarded each day this week.
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The regular season kicks off on Saturday, when the Caps play the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Training Camp Schedule
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Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Scrimmage at the Iceplex
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Practice at the Iceplex
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Practice at the Iceplex
Thursday 7 p.m. Practice at the Verizon Center
Friday 10:30 a.m. Practice at the Iceplex
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