MARYLAND, USA — The Washington Capitals are skating to Maryland to host their 2023 Rookie Camp. The camp will run from Sept. 16 through Sept.19 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex and McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis.
The first day of camp will begin at MedStar Capitals Iceplex at 11:30 a.m., practice starts at noon. The following three days will be held at McMullen Hockey Arena beginning at 9 a.m.
Ice sessions will be free and open to the public.
The rookie camp will feature Capitals prospects who are under contract and recent Washington draft picks who have not been signed yet, according to the team's press release. Additionally, several undrafted and free-agent amateur players will also be there.
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The full schedule is:
Saturday, Sept. 16 - Start of Capitals Rookie Camp
- 11:30 a.m. - Goalie Ice (MedStar Capitals Iceplex)
- 12-1:15 p.m. - Practice (MedStar Capitals Iceplex)
Sunday, Sept. 17
- 9 a.m. - Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
Monday, Sept. 18
- 9 a.m. - Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
Tuesday, Sept. 19- Final Day of Capitals Rookie Camp
- 9 a.m. - Goalie ice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. – Practice (McMullen Hockey Arena)
Thursday, Sept. 21
Start of NHL training camp (first on-ice session) and Media Day at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
If you’re a big hockey fan this is your chance to watch the rookies pull off a power play before hockey season officially begins. If you’re just in it for the vibes, you can go and just watch the Zamboni polish the rink. Live out your full Disney Ice Princess dreams!
The season opener will be Friday, October 13 at the Capital One Arena.