Washington Capitals News: A 50th anniversary commemoration outdoors

The Washington Capitals season inches closer and closer and today we are talking more about the community and the players as training camp is almost here.

Over in Slovakia Martin Fehervary said this via Stepehn Whyno of the AP:

"We just need to win. Those games are always hard. We're supposed to win, so everyone is expecting that, and I think we should do it."

Getting to Milan is the first step which is always the hardest but with the return of NHL talent and they're hosting one of three qualifying tournaments this week in Europe that will determine the final two spots of the 2026 Olympcs.

In other news CityCenterDC will comemorate the Caps 50th anniversary celebration with a Palmer Alley takeover featuring pucks, hockey sticks, a Weagle fixture and more that will be suspended to comemorate the season.

Per the Caps:

"The takeover was designed as an artistic interpretation of the Capitals brand in collaboration with Design Foundry, a local full-service event design, decor and fabrication company. Design Foundry's vibrant design features key tools of the game through iconic Capitals pucks and sticks seamlessly intertwined with the stars from the Caps' logo, symbolizing both the spirit and speed of the game."

Also in the press release the "playful ribbons in the team's red and ble clors will evoke the dynamic energy of the ice while bold silhouetes of the stick and stars, rendered in striking lines, amplify the design's visual impact. The puck, crafted as a powerful cylinder, adds to the overall sense of motion and excitement. The design, with its dynamic shadows and energetic elements, pays tribute to the team's storied history and the exhilarating play that has defined the Capitals for five decades."

Palmer Alley is in close proximity to Capital ONe Arena and will offer Caps fans a good chance to show their fandom once again. The installation will be enhanced by an exciting new extended realiy (XR) activation, created by ARTECHOUSE.

Sandro Kereselidze, the founder and CCO of ARTECHOUSE said this:

"ARTECHOUSE is thrilled to team up with the Washington Capitals and CityCenterDC on an exciting all new ALL CAPS XR activation for Palmer Alley, celebrating the rich 50 year history of the Capitals. Our studio team is thrilled to unveil our first ever sports related partnership and looks forward to seeing Caps fans interact with it."

And this will be much more than just a design added Capitals Senior Vice President of Marketing Amanda Tischler:

"Palmer Alley provides a spectacular backdrop for our fans to revel in their love for the Capitals in a specially curated and visually stunning environment. We eagerly anticipate this experience's debut in September and can't wait for our fans to be a part of it."