More than 500 hockey avid gamers of different ages and abilities from the United States, Canada as well as Britain compose the 38 teams who are participating in the Special Hockey Tournament hosted at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., this weekend, April 19-21. Competition, which often began on Thursday nights,
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Capitals crew captain Chris Clark dropped the initial puck during open ceremonies with Friday afternoon, which also provided the playing of the national anthems, opening comments by match officials and the welcoming regarding local dignitaries. Full of music and celebration, each of the 38 organizations were honored during the service.
To add to the excitement at the Iceplex, a lot of the National Hockey League’s recognized trophies are also on display throughout the tournament. Fans might take pictures and get up close as well as with the trophies, which are located on the Iceplex’s mezzanine level.
Fifty of the Seventy hours of tournament ice-time were donated by the Capitals. No less than 500 hours of ice-time on a yearly basis is donated by the Capitals to Arlington County for the by using economically disadvantaged and mentally and physically challenged members of the community the opportunity to use the brand new facility.
More information and tournament scheduling could possibly be found by clicking HERE .