THE FIRST EVER WASHINGTON CAPITALS CONVENTION IS "SOLD OUT"

Washington Capitals fans, eager for the coming hockey season, will be having a whole different kind of fun at the Capitals first ever Convention on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD.

A "sold out" crowd of more than 5,000 fans will gather with the Capitals players and management for meeting and greeting -- a day that promises to be a season-highlight and memorable affair for everyone! During the 2008-09 hockey season, the team was on the ice in front of a club-record 29 sellouts crowds last season -- but at the convention the Capitals and fans will have a unique opportunity to mingle for discussions, autograph sessions and other events.

"Capitals fans have responded with characteristic enthusiasm, purchasing all available tickets three weeks in advance of the all-day event," said a team spokeman. Attending for the Capitals will be the entire 2009-10 Capitals team, Capitals alumni and other special guests.

There will be panel discussions, skill sessions, autographs and photo opportunities -- a first-time look at behind-the-scenes operations as well as an insight into the lives of NHL players, detailed the Capitals. There also will be interactive activities for adults and children, a display containing many of the NHL’s most prominent trophies, a locker-room store featuring game-used authentic memorabilia and the team’s annual equipment sale.

Head lining the event will be NHL commissioner Gary Bettman who will join chairman and majority owner Ted Leonsis to address fans and field questions on the state of the league. In addition, fans will be able to sit in on panel discussions that feature general manager George McPhee and head coach Bruce Boudreau and a number of current and former Capitals players, including Hall of Famer Rod Langway, Al Iafrate, Dennis Maruk and Kelly Miller.

The Sept. 26 festivities begin at 9 a.m. for season-ticket holders and 10 a.m. for the general public and will conclude at 8 p.m. Fans who are unable to attend will be able to find post-event coverage on WashingtonCaps.com. Sphere: Related Content