Join us as we celebrate the rich history and unforgettable moments from 50 years of Capitals hockey at the 2024 Alumni Weekend October 10-12. This special weekend brings together 75+ former players, coaches, and fans for a heartfelt reunion filled with nostalgia, camaraderie, and D.C. hockey pride.

Whether you’re reliving cherished memories or creating new ones, we have a lineup of exciting events, including meet-and-greets, Caps 50 Fest panel discussions, and, of course, some thrilling hockey action at the Capitals Alumni Game.

Come share in the ALL CAPS legacy and passion that make the Capitals the DMV’s beloved home town team.

Alumni Attending

Greg Adams

Karl Alzner

John Barrett

Peter Bondra

Bruce Boudreau

Rollie Boutin

Troy Brouwer

Matt Bradley

Tony Cassolato

Guy Charron

Chris Clark

Sylvain Cote

John Druce

John Erskine

Eric Fehr

Tomas Fleischmann

Lou Franceschetti

Bob Gould

Gary Green

Mike Green

Rick Green

Alan Hangsleben

Archie Henderson

Matt Herr

Braden Holtby

Doug Jarvis

Al Jensen

Calle Johansson

Brent Johnson

Kevin Kaminski

Dmitri Khristich

Ken Klee

Mike Knuble

Olaf Kolzig

Nick Kypreos

Yvon Labre

Ron Lalonde

Rod Langway

Craig Laughlin

Mark Lofthouse

Paul MacKinnon

Dennis Maruk

Alan May

Kelly Miller

Paul Mulvey

Andrei Nikolishin

Steven Oleksy

Brooks Orpik

Dave Parro

Matt Pettinger

Tom Poti

Errol Rausse

Ken Sabourin

Jeff Schultz

Gordie Smith

Greg Smith

Devante Smith-Pelly

Dave Steckel

Blair Stewart

Brian Sutherby

Greg Theberge

Jim Thomson

Chris Valentine

Aaron Volpatti

Ryan Walter

Ron Weber

Brian Willsie

Bernie Wolfe

Richard Zednik

Dainius Zubrus

ALUMNI COMMUNITY FUND AUCTION

This virtual auction features exclusive memorabilia, unique experiences, and one-of-a-kind items donated by our alumni, all to benefit the Capitals Alumni Community Fund. Browse the incredible offerings, place your bids, and make a difference— all from anywhere in the world! Auction will open Friday, October 4 at 12:00 PM and close Saturday, October 12 at 8:30 PM.

50 FEST PRESENTED BY TIKTOK

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 | CAPITAL ONE ARENA

Capitals 50 Fest

The Washington Capitals announced Caps 50 Fest Presented by TikTok, a 50th Anniversary celebration on Oct. 10 at Capital One Arena featuring Third Eye Blind as the headlining act.

This special event marks the official kickoff of the Capitals' 50th Anniversary season and promises to bring together the entire Capitals 2024-25 roster, over 60 Capitals alumni, and fans for an incredible experience celebrating five decades of Capitals hockey and the organization's future.

Washington Capitals ALumni Game

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 | MEDSTAR CAPITALS ICEPLEX

Alumni Game

Get ready for an unforgettable showdown as the Washington Capitals alumni hit the ice once again! Join us for a thrilling event that celebrates the history and heart of our franchise, featuring iconic former players who made their mark in Capitals history. The puck drops at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. The game is free and open to the public.

Unable to make the game? Monumental Sports Network will provide live coverage with exclusive alumni interviews and ice level access from 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

HOME OPENER FEATURING ROCK THE RED CARPET AND PREGAME CEREMONY

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 | CAPITAL ONE ARENA

RTRCarpet

The Capitals' home opener on Saturday, Oct. 12, will be marked by the participation of the 2024-25 Capitals roster and alumni in the Rock the Red Carpet event, followed by a special pre-game ceremony to honor 50 years of Capitals hockey. Additional information on the festivities will be announced at a later date.