![]() In 2020 the Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation created the Capital Impact Fund to provide grants to organizations that can assist in eliminating cost barriers faced by individuals of color in the hockey community. Last season's warmup jersey fundraiser raised $52,960 for the Capital Impact Fund. 25 at noon and concludes Monday, March 6 at 3 p.m. MSE Foundation's Celebrating Black History auction featuring signed warmup jerseys, signed pucks and other Capitals items opens Saturday, Feb. Zilla incorporated the gold to pay homage to the Fort Dupont Cannons and similar organizations who are paving the way for the next generation of Black hockey players. The gold is also meant to represent the past and provide a beacon for the future of Black players in hockey. ![]() The jersey's red crest, number and player names are in red to exude energy and power, while the gold stars are a nod to Washington, D.C.'s Fort Dupont Cannons, the oldest minority hockey program in North America, and symbolizes value and prestige. A quote in the documentary states "Dream of a Black line," which further influenced Zilla's design. Zilla was inspired to infuse the lines from Kwame Mason's Soul on Ice: Past Present & Future documentary on Black players in hockey. ![]() Each line points up to symbolize hope that the number of Black players in the NHL will continue to increase. The numbers also emphasize the upward movement with a slight bend in the lines to form a pitch. The transition of the lines moves from thick to thin in an upward, uplifting motion. The design features a set of 11 black lines, each line representing a Black alumnus. The jersey design features a minimalistic take on the Capitals W alternate crest to represent the past, present and future Black players of the Washington Capitals, expressed through line work that is commonly used in Zilla's illustrations. representative John Lewis and NHL Legend Willie O'Ree and Fort Dupont Cannons coaches including Cannons founder Neal Henderson.Ĭelebrating Black History Warmup Jersey FundraiserĬapitals players will wear special warmup jerseys designed by Robert Generette III, also known as Zilla, on Black History Night that will be signed and auctioned off to benefit the Capitals Capital Impact Fund. Prior Black History Night puck drop participants have included Capitals alumnus Bill Riley and his granddaughter Kryshanda Green - the former and first Black captain of the Ryerson University Rams women's hockey team, Capitals alumnus Joel Ward, U.S. ![]() Smith-Pelly's three goals in the Stanley Cup Final were tied with Alex Ovechkin for the most on Washington. Smith-Pelly scored a goal in the final three games of the Stanley Cup Final, including the game-winning goal in Game 4 and the game-tying goal in Game 5. The Scarborough, Ontario native appeared in all 24 playoff games during Washington's run to the Stanley Cup, registering eight points (7g, 1a). In his first season with the Capitals, Smith-Pelly registered 16 points (7g, 9a) in a career-high 75 games. Smith-Pelly signed with the Capitals as a free agent on July 3, 2017, and played two seasons with Washington. Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round, 42nd overall, in the 2010 NHL Draft, Smith-Pelly became the third-youngest player in Ducks history to appear in an NHL game when he made his debut on October 7, 2011. Smith-Pelly, an eight-year NHL veteran and 2018 Stanley Cup champion, announced his retirement from professional hockey on December 30. During the game, Smith-Pelly will also meet members of the Capitals Black Hockey Committee and local Black youth players. Ceremonial Puck Drop by Capitals Alumnus Devante Smith-PellyĬapitals alumnus Devante Smith-Pelly will participate in a ceremonial puck drop. ![]()
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