In partnership with the Washington Capitals, the PWHPA will play four games of the 2021-2022 Secret Dream Gap Tour at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va., from March 4-6 as part of the Capitals PWHPA Showcase presented by Leidos and Thundercat Technology. In addition, the Capitals and PWHPA will present three clinics for local players, featuring instruction by PWHPA athletes and coaches and the Capitals youth hockey development staff, from March 3-5. The event features Team adidas (Minnesota), Team Bauer (Boston), Team Scotiabank (Calgary) and Team Sonnet (Toronto).
Winners of the games on March 4 and 5 will meet in the Showcase Final game at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, while the remaining two teams will square off in the Showcase Consolation game at 10:30 a.m. All four teams are vying to take home the fourth weekend prize pot of this PWHPA season. Game 1 and Game 2 will be announced by Natanya Levioff, public address announcer for the United States Naval Academy. Game 3 and Game 4 will be announced by Adrienne Roberson, public address announcer for Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles.
Comprised of approximately 125 of the world's best hockey players, the PWHPA was formed to advocate for- and advance- equity, fairness and opportunity in women's professional hockey. Specifically, the group's goal is to create a sustainable league that pays a living wage to players, provides appropriate elite-level resources (i.e. ice time, facilities, trainers, etc.) and invests in marketing that showcases the players and game.
In addition to the showcase, the Capitals and PWHPA are offering three clinics at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for local players. PWHPA athletes and coaches, and the Capitals youth hockey development staff will lead on- and off-ice sessions for a March 3 youth clinic, a March 4 adult clinic and a March 5 clinic for elite players ages 13 and above. The adult clinic will feature a Q&A with Hefford and PWHPA players about the PWHPA, as well as the women's hockey landscape. The elite player clinic will feature an on-ice session followed by an off-ice chalk talk with PWHPA and Capitals representatives.
A complete schedule and ticketing information are available at
washcaps.com/PWHPA
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Game Dates
All games will take place at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Game Date Game Time
Game 1 Friday, March 4 Team Bauer vs. Team Sonnet 5:30 p.m.
Game 2 Saturday, March 5 Team adidas vs. Team Scotiabank 1:30 p.m.
Game 3 Sunday, March 6 TBD - Showcase Consolation Game 10:30 a.m.
Game 4 Sunday, March 6 TBD - Showcase Final 1:30 p.m.
Clinic Dates
All clinics will take place at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Date Level Time
Thursday, March 3 Youth 5:15 p.m.
Friday, March 4 Adult 8:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 5 Elite (13+) 9:30 a.m.
