Here are a few photos from the morning practice yesterday, January 17, 2011 before the Washington Capitals headed to Philadelphia for a three game road trip.

LL Cool B - "Ladies Love Brooks"

Neuvy making a save

Coach Bruce Boudreau keeping the boys moving

Andrew Gordon looks happy to be back with Caps

Hendy

Big John Erskine

Jay Beagle and his tongue

Ovi smiles during "Juice Boy"

Hannan

Matty P

1st Line Combo - Ovi, MoJo and Brooksy

What happened towards the end of practice was a first for me and apparently a first for most, including players.  This kind of thing might happen behind closed doors, but not during an open to the public practice.  DJ King showed Matt Hendricks some fight techniques and shared trade secrets.  It was fun to watch.  It was slow and they talked out each of the movements and when do use them.  Here are a few photos of the fight lesson. You can read about "Caps fight club" from Homer McFanboy.

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Come early and bring cash to the Caps game this Friday, November 5, 2010.  Why?  It is the very popular "Fall Puck Surprise!"  Last November, 450 pucks were sold in 45 minutes which raised $18,000 for Caps' charities!  So don't hesitate, get in line early, donate $40 to a great cause and take home a piece of Caps memorabilia! And if you select a puck that is not signed by a Washington Capital player, you will get to meet Marcus Johansson after the game and he'll it autograph it for you in person!

For more information, the Capitals official press release and rules are below. Good Luck!

Photo from washcaps.com

Fall Puck Surprise
Monday, 11.01.2010 / 12:45 PM / Community

Stop by the community relations table behind section 104 at the Caps game on Friday, Nov. 5, for the Fall Puck Surprise. For $40 you can buy a package that includes an autographed puck with Hershey’s Kisses. What’s the surprise? Almost every puck is autographed by a Caps player. If the puck you select is not autographed, Capitals center Marcus Johansson will sign it for you personally after the game!

The Fall Puck Surprises are limited so don't miss this special opportunity. Visit the community relations table behind section 104 on the main concourse for purchases. Sales start when doors open at 6 p.m. Cash is the only method of payment that will be accepted. Customers may not pay by credit card or check. Five lucky winners will get to meet Johansson and all of the money raised benefits Washington Capitals Charities, so visit the community relations table on Nov. 5 for the Fall Puck Surprise.

Rules
Only five pucks per person, supplies are limited.
If the puck you select is not autographed, Marcus Johansson will sign it after the game.
Only the five winners will be allowed to meet Johansson. If one of the winners is under the age of 18, he or she may be accompanied by one adult.
Cash will be accepted as payment for pucks.
Credit cards and checks will not be accepted.
All money raised will benefit Washington Capitals Charities.
Specific player’s autographs are not guaranteed.
Winners must meet at the community relations table behind section 104 immediately after the game.

**Updated 11/02/2010: Hockey 'n Heels SOLD OUT in a record five minutes yesterday!

Capitals Fifth Annual Hockey 'n Heels registration opens November 2. Female fans can learn more about hockey, meet Capitals players and meet other female fans. Buy your tickets soon as they sold out quickly last year.

From Club Scarlet:

Hockey 'N Heels is back!  The event will take place at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Tues., Nov. 16, 2010 from 6-9 p.m so circle that date on your calendar!

At Hockey 'N Heels, you can join other hockey-minded women for on-ice demonstrations and informational sessions where you can learn all about hockey. This year we have Coach Bruce Boudreau, John Carlson, Semyon Varlamov, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, and Chilli Amar from Mix 107.3 scheduled to participate in the event. Please note that coaches and players scheduled to appear are subject to change.

Event registration will take place on Tues, Nov. 2 beginning at 10 a.m. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. $60.

Photos from Hockey 'N Heels 2009:

Special Guest Slapshot

Mathieu Perreault enjoyed it as much as the ladies!

Perrault taught stick handling

Alan May

Chalk Talk with Alan May and Lisa Hillary

Trying on equipment was fun

We're ready Coach

Peter Bondra taught us how to shoot a slapshot

Face-offs with Coach Bob Woods

Slapshots with Eric Fehr

Coach Bruce Boudreau explained pre-game strategy

Coach signed his book

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