Slapshot (mascot)

Slapshot
Slapshot with Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley in November 2016
TeamWashington Capitals
DescriptionLarge bald eagle that wears a Capitals jersey
Origin of nameStephanie Williams, a 5th grader from Fairfax Station, won a naming contest to name the new mascot
First seenNovember 18, 1995
Websitewww.nhl.com/capitals/fans/slapshot

Slapshot is the official mascot for the Washington Capitals NHL team based in Washington, D.C. He is a large bald eagle that wears the team's uniform with the number 00. Slapshot is seen at home games as well as at numerous community functions, and has become an important part of the Capitals brand throughout the D.C. region.

Biography

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Slapshot was unveiled on November 18, 1995.[1] He was first introduced to home fans by Stephanie Williams, a 5th Grader from Fairfax Station, Virginia who won a naming contest for the new mascot.[2]

Slapshot can be seen at every home game and is often joined by secondary mascots, Air Slapshot and Hat Trick. He makes hundreds of appearances each year in the Maryland, Virginia and DC region, soaring into charity fundraisers, community festivals and parades. He has also performed across the country and in 2009 he was on The Price Is Right alongside Bailey from the Los Angeles Kings, Carlton from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Stanley C. Panther from the Florida Panthers.[3]

Slapshot often dons different costumes, such as Santa during the holidays and as the President to commemorate when the Washington Capitals won the Presidents' Trophy. Slapshot also has a notable rivalry with the Carolina Hurricanes mascot Stormy.[citation needed]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Slapshot Story". Caps Kids' Club. Washington Capitals. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022.
  2. ^ McKee, Sandra (November 18, 1995). "Caps beat selves, give Pens win in OT; Defensemen put two in own net in 3-2 loss". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021.
  3. ^ OnFrozenBlog (September 30, 2009). "Slapshot on The Price Is Right". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.