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Thursday Caps Clips

Crossover jerseys abound, paper tickets return this year (for some) and more in today’s Caps Clips.

Dec 20, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal on New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Your savory breakfast links:

  • The Caps announced yesterday that full season ticketholders will get the tactile pleasure of paper tickets – for one season only – featuring the big man himself, Alex Ovechkin. [WaPo]
  • Caps’ Jersey Collaboration, Part I: The Caps and Nationals are teaming up for special crossover jerseys to celebrate 20 years of Nats baseball. [Caps]
  • Caps’ Jersey Collaboration, Part II: The Bears are celebrating their 20 years with the Caps with a “screaming bear” jersey that is…something. [Bears, SportsLogos]
  • As the NHL continues to lean into international hockey, plans are underway for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. [NHL]
  • Finally, happy 59th birthday to Craig Billington, 63rd birthday to Tony Camazzola, and raise a glass to Gord Brooks, who would have turned 75 today. Additionally, we raise a glass in honor of former Caps player Garnet “Ace” Bailey and former South Carolina Stingrays player Mark Bavis, who both died aboard UA Flight 175 on September 11, 2001.

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