Crew News

Happy hockey holidays!

Looking forward

Our trip schedule for the season is half finished but a few trips are still on tap. Here’s the scoop on the remaining trips with details available on our site:             ​

Looking back

Wow, what a month it’s been!

Denver never disappoints and it is always great to see the local Caps fans turn out en masse.  It’s been much too long.

Utah was very interesting and Delta Center is cavernous!  Even the mountain goats in the nosebleeds hold on to the railing. The local fans were more passionate than expected with many already holding allegiance to the Golden Knights.

Our reps tell us the building will be hockey-ready in about three seasons and we had such a great time, you can bet we’ll be back.

Last call for SLC, Montreal!

Our trip schedule starts in ernest this month and while several of our trips this seoson have filled, Utah and Montreal still have space available. There will never be another chance to get into Utah for $55 and for Montreal, The Bell Centre speaks for itself.

Here’s the scoop on each trip with details available on our site:

Game on!

From October’s newsletter:

Opening night next weekend starts the season in earnst and the start of our trip schedule is not far behind. Here’s the scoop on each trip with details available on our site:

Drop the puck already!

With the paint going down on the ice soon, it’s time to look ahead to the season and what road games you’d like to take in with us. Here’s the short-and-sweet on each trip with details available through the “Trips” tab:

Celebrate with us!

Keep the weekend rolling and join the festivities on Monday, July 1 when we’ll be toasting our neighbors to the north! PQST is cooking up their Embassy-approved poutine and the Crew is pitching in with the requisite butter tarts and Nanaimo bars for the occasion.

They open at 11:30 and we’ll be there all day so pop by for a bite and a Canadian beer and say hey, eh!

2004 Draft Revisited

Twenty years ago, the Caps Road Crew boarded the buses and traveled to Raleigh for what was one of the most important drafts in Caps history.

From the excitement of the Draft floor to the post-Draft party with the front office and players, your fellow Roadies have some great memories of the day and several have shared them with us via the Your Trips section of our site. It has been a blast reading through them and I hope you enjoy them too.

An engaging documentary of the day was made by James Williams/BurningToast.com and can be found with the photos from the day on  the photo page from this trip.  Many thanks to James and all our fellow Roadies who contributed to this project.

Woo Bears!

Congratulations to the 2024 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears on back-to-back titles!  Giant Center has the best fans and atmosphere in the AHL and is a great time for anyone able to make the trip.

Offseason Homework

Once news of our trip schedule is released next month, some will sell out quickly as fans are eager to travel and ticket availability may be limited. To get the info first, be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in our database. You can always use the tool on our homepage to add an extra email address (or five) but if you would prefer to substitute one instead, we are happy to process that from our end.  Just let us know.

Also, we keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. We love getting together with our fellow fans near and far!

Hope to see you all in next week!

2024 is off to a great start!

In a little more than two weeks on February 10, the Caps are traveling to Boston to take on the Bruins. It’s their 100th Anniversary and a tough ticket to get even in a non-centennial year. So instead we’re gathering upstairs at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, our DC home, beginning at 1pm to settle in for the 3:30 drop of the puck.

There is plenty of space and everyone can join in the raffle for door prizes, but if you email me at info@capsroadcrew.com with an estimate of how many are in your party, you and your pals will get an extra raffle ticket.

The wings are hot and the beer is cold and with their signature Old Man Stilwell’s Chili, there’s no better place to watch the game. Hope to see you all there!

What a road swing!

The photos from the west coast Caps games will be up on the site soon (anyone have a spare intern), but wow, what an epic time!  So many great fans made the trek from near and far for the games in San Jose, LA, and Anaheim but the game at Mullet Arena in Tempe was the most popular of the week. Catching an NHL game in such an intimate setting is a unique opportunity and one I encourage fans to check out while the Coyotes are still playing there.

Away game listings

As the season ramps up in the new year, don’t forget to check our Facebook Group for all the Caps away games under “Events“. Here is where fans can collaborate on their trips, from sharing hotel info and transportation plans to ticket availability and pregame options.

Not on Facebook?  Email us with your plans and we’re happy to share them anonymously on your behalf.

GO CAPS!

Game on!

It is great to finally have games underway and to see all you beautiful babes at the rink! Our road trips begin in just a few weeks and we can’t wait to be back at it.

This link will take you to the full list of away games for the upcoming season with seating and pricing information but a quick snapshot of their status is below. If you’ve already reached out to us requesting tickets, you are counted among those already claimed.

Waitlists are just forming so if you are at all interested in those games, we encourage you to get in touch. Adding your name to the waitlist is not a commitment to join if space opens up, just a request to be notified and given the option. Given that many of those games are months away, some tickets are sure to become available as fans’ plans change.

All Caps games on the list are ticket-only.

Monday, November 27-San Jose Sharks (less than 5 remain)

Wednesday, November 29-LA Kings
Thursday, November 30-Anaheim Ducks

Monday, December 4-Arizona Coyotes (less than 5 remain)

Saturday, February 17-Montreal Canadiens (all tickets claimed, waitlist only)

Thursday, February 22-Tampa Bay Lightning (all tickets claimed, waitlist only)
Saturday, February 24-Florida Panthers (all tickets claimed, waitlist only)

Saturday, March 16-Bus trip to Hershey (all tickets claimed, waitlist only)

If you need additional information or would like to make a reservation, please contact us via email at info@capsroadcrew.com.

Facebook Group list of away games

The full list of Caps away games is now loaded to the events page of our Facebook Group and discussions are underway. This is a super-convenient way to share game-specific information with your fellow fans.

Planning to catch a game not on the CRC schedule this season? Post under that game in our Group and see who else is going.
Going on a CRC trip? Post travel and hotel plans, deals, or suggestions for your fellow Roadies.
Are you a Caps fan living in a city we’re visiting? Post suggestions of where to stay and what to do in your area.
Not on Facebook? Not a problem. Email us at info@capsroadcrew.com with what you’d like to share and we’re happy to do it on your behalf.

Keep your contact info current

Availability for some trips this season will change quickly so to get the updates promptly, be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in our database. You can always use the tool on our homepage to add an extra email address but if you would prefer to substitute one instead, we are happy to process that from our end, just let us know. We recommend using a personal email address as backup if you’ve been using your work email up alone until now.

Also, we keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. We love getting together with our fellow fans near and far!

GO CAPS!

Roadies gotta travel!

The response to our slate of trips this season has been tremendous. It’s great to see our fellow fans are as eager to get back out on the road as we are.

This link will take you to the full list of away games for the upcoming season with seating and pricing information but a quick snapshot of their status is below. If you’ve already reached out to us requesting tickets, you are counted among those already claimed.

Waitlists are just forming so if you are at all interested in those games, we encourage you to get in touch. Adding your name to the waitlist is not a committment to join if space opens up, just a request to be notified and given the option. Given that many of those games are months away, some tickets are sure to become available as fans’ plans change.

All Caps games on the list are ticket-only.

Keep your contact info current Facebook Group list of away games

The full list of Caps away games is now loaded to the events page of our Facebook Group and ready for discussion. This is a super-convenient way to share game-specific information with your fellow fans.

• Planning to catch a game not on the CRC schedule this season?  Post under that game in our Group and see who else is going.
• Going on a CRC trip? Post travel and hotel plans, deals, or suggestions for your fellow Roadies.
• Are you a Caps fan living in a city we’re visiting? Post suggestions of where to stay and what to do in your area.

Not on Facebook? Not a problem. Email us at info@capsroadcrew.com with what you’d like to share and we’re happy to do it on your behalf.

Keep your contact info current

Availability for some trips this season will change quickly so to get the updates promptly, be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in our database. You can always use the tool on our homepage to add an extra email address but if you would prefer to substitute one instead, we are happy to process that from our end, just let us know. We recommend using a personal email address as backup if you’ve been using your work email up alone until now.

Also, we keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. We love getting together with our fellow fans near and far!

Puck drops this month!!

GO CAPS!

It’s almost Canada Day Babes!

Celebrate with us!

Start the holiday weekend early and join the festivities on Saturday, July 1 when we’ll be toasting our neighbors to the north! PQST is sure to do it up with their pals over at the Canadian Embassy (details to come) and the Crew is pitching in with the requisite butter tarts and Nanaimo bars for the occasion. They open at 11:30 and we’ll be there all day so pop by for a bite and a beer and say hey, eh!

Congratulations Vegas!

Hats off to the Golden Knights on winning their first Cup!  There’s nothing like winning it IN Vegas (wink, wink) and I expect to see crazy vid from the celebrations.

The team, the fans, and the city could not have been cooler when our Caps won as the Crew heard from so many of the fine folks we met when we visited earlier that season. It was even more impressive since we bested them to do so. There are not many fanbases that display that much class.

Enjoy the ride VGK!

Offseason Homework

The past few seasons has seen a TON of people relocating to parts far and wide. We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records.

I expect that many of our trips this season will again be  geared towards those Caps fans local to the venue so keeping this list current is more valuable than ever. We love seeing our fellow fans on the road!

Hope to see you all on 7/1!

End of Season News

Feb News-Stadium Series viewing party, NYI in March

Caps vs Canes, outdoors!

In a little more than two weeks on February 18, the Caps are traveling to Raleigh to take on the Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium. It should be a great time and no one tailgates like the Caniacs. But if you’re not going, no FOMO for you. We’re having our own party back in DC! We’re gathering upstairs at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern, our DC home, beginning at 6pm to take in the action on their wall-to-wall HD TVs. There is plenty of space and everyone can join in the raffle for door prizes, but if you email me at info@capsroadcrew.com with an estimate of how many are in your party, all your pals will get an extra raffle ticket. We’ve acquired some interesting swag during the Pause and are eager to move it from our home to yours. The fans in Raleigh may have a good time at their fanfest, but they won’t have Old Man Stilwell’s Chili, amazing Smashburgers, or hot, crispy wings while watching the game.  Hope to see you all there!

Good news, and bad news

September news-Trip schedule!

Thank you for your feedback!

Your response to our poll in the July newsletter on where you’d like to go this season was super-helpful and we’ll definitely be using that process every offseason. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Based on your interest, here is the list of destinations that came together for the upcoming season and their current status. Fans who expressed interest via the poll or by email were the first notified as trips came together so a few have limited availability remaining:

Website Upgrades

A HUGE thank you to our webmaster, Tyler, as he helped us through a much-needed transition to a new webhost this offseason. With the change we expect more reliability and functionality and hope this translates to better service and utility for our fellow fans. That said, we recommend clearing your cache if you have any issues accessing pages on our site since the transition.

Speaking of the Road Crew site, did you know you can use the search function on our Trips page to pull up our past trips by city, team, arena, etc.?  When making travel plans of your own, seeing how past trips to those same venues came together can be a great resource. And even if you just want to check out photos of trips past, the search function is definitely more efficient than scrolling through all 22 seasons.

Keep your contact info current

Plans for some trips this season are pretty fluid so to get the updates promptly, be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in our database. You can always use the tool on our homepage to add an extra email address but if you would prefer to substitute one instead, we are happy to process that from our end, just let us know.

Also, we keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. We love getting together with our fellow fans near and far!

Can’t wait for the puck to drop!!

GO CAPS!

July news-tentative schedule, Canada Day recap

That was a short offseason!

The NHL schedule is out early this summer so there’s already trip news to share! Here is the list of destinations we’re working on for the upcoming season. To better inform our plans, we’ve drawn up a poll to gauge interest and save you having to email your input. Please take a few minutes to complete it and help us better prepare.

Of course if you prefer, shoot us an email at info@capsroadcrew.com with your thoughts.

Canada Day fun

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern to celebrate Canada Day on July 1. It was a low-key affair but a great test run of plans for next year when it’s on a Saturday.

Keep your contact info current

Once the details of our trip schedule are finalized, some will sell out quickly as fans are eager to travel and ticket availability may be limited. To get the info first, be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date in our database. You can always use the tool on our homepage to add an extra email address (or five) but if you would prefer to substitute one instead, we are happy to process that from our end.  Just let us know.

Also, we keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. We love getting together with our fellow fans near and far!

GO CAPS!

End of Season News

Go Caps!

This season certainly presented an unusual set of challenges for both the team and the fans but it is still sad to see it end so soon. May the players and personnel enjoy a well-earned summer break to refuel the tank for next season.

It has been challenging for the Crew and our Roadies as well with more last-minute trip changes in a year than we usually see in a decade. After a short break for some site maintenance, we’re eager to get back at it planning next season’s schedule.  Stay tuned for details!

Offseason Homework

The past two seasons has seen a TON of people relocating to parts far and wide. We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records.

I expect that many of our trips this season will be again be geared towards those Caps fans local to the venue so keeping this list current is more valuable than ever. We love seeing our fellow fans on the road!

Summer Fun!

With the jerseys packed up for the season, we can’t wait to see everyone in their Caps tees enjoying the summer!  We hope to see you representing in the Beer Garden at PQST and when the frozen drinks are this good, why wouldn’t you?

Stay safe Babes!

March update-Philly recap, Pitt up next

Down to the wire

Wow, where did the season go?  I can’t believe we are down to our last few regular season games and only one away game left on our schedule.  That said, here’s the skinny:

Division tilt

The Flyers came out hot putting two on the board in the first when we visited on February 26. They hung on to win 2-1 but the Roadies had a great time in spite of the loss.  Such an exciting game!  Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Keep your locale updates coming

We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. This is especially crucial if we end up with last-minute or extra tickets for a game near you.

GO CAPS!

Jan update-schedule details

Only two more to go this season

While we’re usually just getting started in January, this season we’re down to only a pair of games in Pennsylvania remaining. Here’s the dates and the current status. All are ticket-only at this time. For prices and other details, refer to the TRIPS page in our header.

For more information or to make a reservation, shoot us an email at info@capsroadcrew.com. Those who have already contacted us about attending these games are counted among those with pending reservations.

Two more trips, two more wins!

All four trips so far this season have been wins. What a time!

The Roadies who attended the game in Detroit on New Year’s Eve gathered at Harry’s Detroit beforehand and were treated to a great time with the locals before heading over to the incredible Little Caesar’s Arena to witness history yet again. Ovechkin scored power play goal no. 275 to pass Dave Andreychuk for the most all-time. With an additional goal by Ovie and one by Kuznetsov, our boys brought home a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Red Wings.

Just two weeks later, the Crew braved the polar temps on Long Island for the first-ever Caps game at the new UBS Arena! It’s much nicer than the Coliseum with hot running water and everything. Bad jokes aside, it’s a nice barn and long overdue for a passionate fan base. Those fans were disappointed when Vanecek shut out their team 2-0 sending the Roadies home all smiles.

Keep your locale updates coming

We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. This is especially crucial if we end up with last-minute or extra tickets for a game near you.

GO CAPS!

Happy Hockey Holidays!

Need last minute holiday presents for your favorite Caps fans?  We gotcha covered and nothing makes a better gift for the fan on your list than a Caps Road Crew trip!  We have really cool gift certificates that we are happy to personalize for you to present to the recipient and you can’t get easier than that. With space still available on this season’s NYE trip to Detroit and April 9 trip to Pittsburgh, either would make a terrific present for your favorite die-hard Caps fan!

If you haven’t purchased one yet, another perfect gift is Ben Raby’s comprehensive book, “100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die“, updated to include the Cup run.  With a foreword by Craig Laughlin, this book is packed with Caps lore and even long-time fans will find gems of insight yielded from Ben’s exhaustive research.

Wishing all you boys and girls and babes a safe and festive hockey holiday!  GO CAPS!

October News

We’re barely two weeks into the season and already eager to hit the road. The trips are coming up SOON with at least one a month through the Olympic break so if you haven’t already, take a look and see what’s scheduled.

Here is the list for this season and the current status. All are ticket-only at this time. For prices and other details, refer to the TRIPS page above or the links below. For more information or to make a reservation, shoot us an email at info@capsroadcrew.com.

Traveling on your own?

While we love traveling with our fellow fans to cheer on our boys on the road, we are all about getting your butts in their seats however possible. In support of that mission, we established a Facebook Group a few years back where fans can share their plans or inquire about others’ itineraries. The more info you have, the better your visit will be. No problem if you’re not on Facebook, I’m happy to post on your behalf.

But the big news this month is that a long-time wishlist item has come to fruition. Those with bigger brains that mine were able to create a search function on our TRIPS page. Enter “Flyers” or “Philadelphia” for example, and every trip we’ve taken there will come up. Those trip pages have all the wheres, whens, prices, photos…all the details on our travels are there.

This function is also super-handy when searching for that photo you were in all those years ago, but you can’t remember exactly when. Not that I’ve had that problem or anything. There are only 20+ years of trip pages on the site.

HUGE thanks to our webmaster, Tyler Duchaine, for putting in the time and toil on this project.

Keep your locale updates coming

We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records. This is especially crucial if we end up with last-minute or extra tickets for a game near you.

See you at the rink!

All Aboard!

End of Season News

Go ‘rays!

Cheers to the Caps ECHL affiliate, the South Carolina Stingrays, on another run for the Kelly Cup.

Bring home the hardware boys!

Offseason Homework

If social media is any indication, the past 15 months has seen a TON of people relocating to parts far and wide. We keep a list of Caps fans in enemy territory so if you live outside the DMV and want to be sure to be included on our activities in your area, shoot me an email with your zip code and I’ll update our records.

I expect that many of our trips this season will be geared towards those Caps fans local to the venue so keeping this list current is more valuable than ever.

Congratulations to our Joe B!

We could not be more proud to hear that Joe Beninati recieved the 2020 Board of Governors Award from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences last week. Oh, and his 15th Emmy for Best Sports Play-by-Play Announcer, but who’s counting?

We are so fortunate as a fanbase to have his insights on the broadcasts and the Crew in particular could not have come this far without the support of Joe and all the Caps broadcasters. If you see him out and about, be sure to thank him on behalf of us all.

And really, they have to give him shiny awards. Who else looks so good in a tux?

Next Season’s Trips

It took an industrial Swiffer to knock the blanket of dust off our Rolodex but we’ve been in touch with our team reps and are ready-to-go once the NHL schedule is announced. We’ll put together a slate of trips but will need your feedback more than ever to gauge fan appetite for travel next season so keep an eye on your inbox in the coming weeks for that poll.

Trivia Tuesday Recap  

Kudos to our Trivia Tuesday winners this past season. It’s been great to see so many of you using your winnings in the Beer Garden at PQST and when the frozen drinks are this good, why wouldn’t you?

Stay safe and sane everyone!
Sherri

May Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesday Answer for May 11

Congratulations to CJ on beating everyone to the answer this week. Many recalled that Dale Hunter was the former Caps captain behind the bench in 2012, but CJ got the answer in first.

Thank you to everyone who participated this season!!

Final Trivia Tuesday Question, May 11

In what has been an odd Caps schedule, tonight is the last game of the regular season. Back in 2012, the last game was at MSG and the Crew was there with a busload of fans in tow.  Our boys brought home an exciting 4-1 win, made even more special by Ovechkin’s stick salute to us as he exited the ice.

This Caps captain coached his last NHL regular season game on this night. For the final Trivia Tuesday of the season, name him.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for May 3

Congratulations to Joanna M. for knowing that is Rod Langway and Jeff Halpern were the Capitals we were looking for. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for the last #TriviaTue question of the season!

Trivia Tuesday Question for May 3

In case you missed the news, every Tuesday we’ll put forth a trivia question via our homepage in the morning and on social media at noon using the hashtag, #TriviaTue. The answers can all be found on our website and shouldn’t be very hard.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner. No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or carrier pigeon. The prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern which will come in handy when visiting their fantastic new beer garden to watch our Caps in the playoffs.

To start off May, here’s today’s question: These two Caps captains both have their name on the Stanley Cup and became pro hockey coaches, albeit with other teams.  Both also had a birthday yesterday.

For #TriviaTue, name them.

April Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesday Answer for April 27th

Congratulations to Kelly W. for knowing that Semyon Varlamov was the winning goaltender with 32 saves.  

Thank you to everyone who participated!  Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for April 27th

Our trip to the 2011 Winter Classic in Pittsburgh was one for the ages. With 450 fans in tow, we were treated to an outstanding performance by our Caps with our goalie taking 1st star honors. For #TriviaTue, who was the Caps goalie (and today’s birthday boy)?

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for April 20th

Congratulations to Huy N. for knowing that is Dmitri Khristich donning the #8 for this game. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for April 20th

With our Caps in Boston tonight, for Trivia Tuesday we’re checking out a visit to Beantown nearly 20 years ago. The Crew caught the Columbus Day matinee in 2001 to see this player don the #8 now worn by Ovechkin. Who is this Capital?

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for April 13th

Congrats to Brian B on knowing that fan-fave Mike Knuble was the game winning Flyer that night. Despite the loss, the Roadies had a blast!

Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for April 13th

With Caps v Flyers tonight, we’re reminded of an April 2008 tilt in Philly, the first playoff series of the Ovechkin era. The Crew was on hand in Sweet Suite 16 for Game 4 where this future-Capital scored his first playoff OT goal to give the Flyers the win in 2OT. For today’s #TriviaTue question, name him.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for April 6th

Congratulations Charlie McManus on being the first one in with the correct answer. Olaf (Olie) Kolzig is a winner of a Vezina Trophy, a King Clancy Memorial Trophy, and a Stanley Cup.  

Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for April 6th

In case you missed the news, every Tuesday we’ll put forth a trivia question via our homepage in the morning and on social media at noon using the hashtag, #TriviaTue. The answers can all be found on our website and shouldn’t be very hard.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner. No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or telepathy. The prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern which will come in handy when visiting their fantastic new beer garden to watch our Caps this season.

To start off April, here’s today’s question: This Caps alumni has his name on several NHL trophies but finally got it on the Cup as a coach in 2018.  For #TriviaTue, name him.

March Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesday Question for March 9th

With NJ on the Caps schedule for tonight, we’re checking out a memorable NJ game from our schedule. On January 17, 2004, a busload of fans rode up to CAA, a blah-grey cement tomb where fun went to die.  But on this day, the Devils honored a future HHOF-er who was also a Caps great.  For today’s #TriviaTue question, name him.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for March 2nd

Congratulations Greg Christian on being the first one in with the correct answer. It came as a surprise to everyone, including himself, that Joe Reekie (pictured) scored the first goal in this game.  It was one of two he scored all season. Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for March 2nd

In case you missed the news, every Tuesday we’ll put forth a trivia question via our homepage in the morning and on social media at noon using the hashtag, #TriviaTue. The answers can all be found on our website and shouldn’t be very hard.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner. No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or smoke signals. The prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern which will come in handy when visiting their fantastic new beer garden to watch our Caps this season.

To start off March, here’s today’s #TriviaTue question: With the Caps in Boston this week, it gives us a chance to look back on past Beantown CRC trips. WAY back in December 2000, the Crew visited Boston and were treated to a 2-0 win. Which player scored the first of the two goals?

February Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesday Answer for February 23rd

Congratulations CJ Stein on checking out the game day video on our site to identify fellow Russian Alex Semin as the teammate who high-fives Ovi before the game. It pays to check out site for the answers, $25 to be exact. Check back here early next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for February 23rd

On this day in 2008, the Crew rode 100 fans strong down to Carolina for some sunny weather tailgating and Caniac hospitality. The home team took home the W, but it was a great time for all fans.

All eyes were on Ovi back then. Who did he high-five in the pregame video?

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.  Best of luck!

Trivia Tuesday Answer for February 16th

Congratulations Stephen Spear on being the first one in with the correct answer. There is nothing like February holiday weekend trips to California and Florida to get a break from the cold. Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for February 16th

The Caps love to spend President’s Day weekend visiting sunny locales and we love to join them!  Which two states have been the most frequented by our Roadies for some mid-February fun in the sun?

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.  Good luck!

Trivia Tuesday Answer for February 9th

Congratulations Charlie McManus on being the first one in with the correct answer. Andre Burakovsky is today’s answer and the birthday boy. Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for February 9th

As we look towards tonight’s Caps/Flyers tilt, our trivia question comes from our 3/6/19 trip to Philly. This player scored one of the Caps 5 goals that night, took part in the warmup gauntlet, and is turning 26 today. Name him.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for February 2nd

Congratulations Dave L. on being the first one in with the correct answer. The handsome gentlemen in the photo are Malcolm, Jay, and Glenn. Keep an eye out next Tuesday morning for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for February 2nd

In case you missed the news last month, every Tuesday we’ll put forth a trivia question via our homepage in the morning and on social media at noon using the hashtag, #TriviaTue. The answers can all be found on our website and shouldn’t be very hard.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner. No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or telepathy. The prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern which will come in handy when visiting their fantastic new beer garden to watch our Caps this season.

To start off February, here’s today’s #TriviaTue question: On our most recent trip to MSG in March 2019, we were delighted to have our founding members join us. Name them.

Good luck to All!

January Trivia Tuesdays

Trivia Tuesday Answer for January 26th

Congratulation Rachel C, on being the first to respond with the correct answer, John Sollenberger and Lloyd Blinco.  Keep an eye on our Crew News next week for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for January 26th

We could not be more excited that The Hershey Bears preseason schedule begins this weekend! On this day in 2019, the Crew took our annual trip to Hershey for their 4-2 win over Laval. For this week’s #TriviaTue, name the two fine gentlemen who flank Milton Hershey in the Bears’ HOF display. Email your answer to info@capsroadcrew.com and the first correct one is the winner.  No answers can be submitted via text or social media.

Trivia Tuesday Answer for January 19th

Congratulations Michael K, on being our first #TriviaTue winner! He was the first to email the winning answer of The Civic Center/The Igloo (2001), Heinz Field (WC 2011), and PPG Paints Arena (2020). Keep an eye on our Crew News next week for a new #TriviaTue question.

Trivia Tuesday Question for January 19th

The week-long trivia contest we had last spring to celebrate our 20th anniversary was a hit so we thought, “Why not make it a regular thing this season?”

So every Tuesday, we’ll put forth a trivia question via our homepage in the morning and on social media at noon using the hashtag, #TriviaTue. The answers can all be found on our website and shouldn’t be very hard.

The first correct answer emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner. No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or telepathy. The prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern which will come in handy when visiting their fantastic new beer garden to watch our Caps this season.

To get us started, here’s today’s #TriviaTue question: In our 20 seasons, we’ve only had three bus trips to Pittsburgh, all to different venues. Name them.

Good luck to All!

Hockey is back!

While our boys may be back at the rink, which is awesome, none of us fans can join them, which is not.  But like all events these days, we can enjoy the games virtually and stay safe doing so.

As for road games, it’s pretty obvious that the Crew will be grounded until next season which is even more disappointing as this season’s division-only schedule would have been EPIC for road trips. But we’ve got some fun ideas on tap to stay engaged on social media so be sure you’re following us on your platform of choice.

And as soon the weather turns warmer, we’ll put together some local viewing parties at PQST.  They’ve done an amazing job with their Beer Garden and Old Man Stilwell’s chili is just the thing on a brisk day.

Of course, feel free to reach out at info@capsroadcrew.com to say hi.  We miss all you beautiful boys and girls and babes!

Stay safe and sane,

CRC/HQ

Congratulations Mikey!

What a ride!

From the day we got to see Mike Green get drafted and throughout his time in DC, we were treated to not only a gifted player but also one of our favorite athletes to interact with. He truly appreciated the fan support he and the team received, both at home and by our Roadies at away games. As Mike announced his retirement last month, we look back with thanks for the great memories.

What a gift to be able to witness history in Tampa Bay on Valentine’s Day 2009 as Mike set the record for most consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman. It’s a record no player has come even close to matching in the 10+ seasons since. It was no surprise he did Caps Nation proud by being nominated for a Norris that season.

After being named Second Star in Philly in December that same year, for putting up two goals and two assists in an 8-2 shellacking of the home team, Mike not only took the ice when announced (kind of unheard of on the road), he skated over and saluted us Caps fans in attendance. What a beautician!

And while we never saw him wearing his player tee (looking at you Feds), Mike was one of the few players who was so enthusiastic about the fan support that he requested extras of his Gang Green threads. Stocking stuffers maybe?

We wish Mike and his family health and happiness in the next chapter of their lives. Dare we hope for a Young Guns reunion on a future visit to DC?

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Detroit 3/28 trip on hold

In light of the news today that the NHL season is being “paused” until further notice, we are ceasing new reservations on the March 28 trip to Detroit. Those with existing reservations will be kept updated via email with news as it is known.

February News

Availability updates

It has been a whirlwind few weeks with NYI, Hershey, and NJ just since the new year. The list of our remaining destinations is up on our site so take a look and if you’re interested in making a reservation or have questions, email us at info@capsroadcrew.com.

Here’s a quick note about each one:

March 7 Pittsburgh It has been AGES since we’ve made the trek to Western PA so we’re going all out!  We have good seats in Section 115 and with the bus, it comes in at $280. This one is currently sold out and accepting waitlist placement only at this time.

March 28 Detroit One of the hottest new arenas in the League, LCA is a treat for home and visiting fans alike.  We’re delighted to have lower bowl seats in Section 104 for only $100.  We’ve recently scheduled a 90-minute guided tour of this amazing barn from 3-4:30 on game day, included in the price!  It’s a rare opportunity we hope you’ll take advantage of.

Feel free to contact us at info@capsroadcrew.com with questions about any of these trips or to get your reservation in alongside your fellow fans!

NYI recap

Wow, just wow!  From a festive if frigid tailgate brunch at The Coliseum to an amazing, historic, edge-of-your-seat game, the trip to Long Island in January was one for the ages. Thank you so much to all who braved the elements to join us!

More pics will be up on the site soon!    GO CAPS!

Answers to all Trivia Questions

Answers to Friday’s trivia questions

Super easy question: On what street is our DC home? Penn Quarter Sports Tavern is located on Indiana Ave NW per our site: https://capsroadcrew.com/about-us/

Bonus question: How many busloads of fans did we transport to the 2011 Winter Classic in Pittsburgh? With over 400 fans in tow, it took an army of nine charter buses to get them all to Pittsburgh for the game.

Congratulations Ryan on getting the first question correct!  Thank you to everyone for your entries today and all week long!  This has been great fun and we look forward to doing it again.

Answers to Thursday’s trivia questions

Easy question: What Caps opponent has appeared on the CRC schedule in three different venues? Pittsburgh Penguins at The Igloo, Heinz Field, and PPG Paints Arena.

Bonus question: In what city did our visit to their team’s practice rink make their local TV news? We got Schmidt-faced in Las Vegas, NV.  Too fun!

Congratulations Kostas on getting both questions correct!  Thank you to everyone for your entries!

Answers to Wednesday’s trivia questions

Super easy question: What is the nickname of our official Grillmeister? Sparky, per almost every Carolina tailgate on our site. Most recently: https://capsroadcrew.com/trips/carolina-december-28-2019/

Bonus question: What Caps player did we honor with a tee with the tagline “I Am Legend”? Sergei Fedorov

Congratulations CJ on getting the first question correct!  Thank you to everyone for your entries!

Answers to Tuesday’s trivia questions

Easy question: What section did the CRC sit in at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft? Section 319 per the documentary embedded on our site

Bonus question: What film is the only one shown twice on the same bus trip? Right after it’s release, the CRC watched “Goon” en route to Hershey.  And by demand, watched it again on the trip home. Doug! Doug! Doug!

Congratulations Brian on getting both correct!  Thank you to everyone for your entries!

Answers to Monday’s trivia questions

Easy question: What are the first names of our co-founders? Jay and Glenn (https://capsroadcrew.com/about-us/#history)

Bonus Question: How many miles did the CRC travel in our first 10 years?  30,703 per our 10th Anniversary tee

Congratulations Jayson on getting both correct!  Thank you to everyone for your entries!

Countdown to 20 Years-Trivia!

This whole week we’re having a Caps Road Crew 20th Anniversary trivia contest!  Check back daily M-F for one easy question (from our site) and one bonus question.  The prize pack for a correct answer to the easy one includes a 20th Anniversary CRC t-shirt and a pair of tickets to Caps Prom 2020, complete with the swag bag filled with cool stuff!  If you also answer the bonus question, the additional prize is a $25 gift card to Penn Quarter Sports Tavern.

The first correct answer(s) emailed to info@capsroadcrew.com is the winner.  No answers can be submitted via text, social media, or carrier pigeon.

Good luck!

Our 2019-2020 trip dates are set!

With three bus trips, two tailgate parties, and a train trip on tap, this season is going to be a blast. Check out the trips section for all the skinny on the wheres and whens.

Has it been two decades already?

Our 20th season is here and we could not be more excited by what’s on tap! If you are not already, be sure to sign up for the mailing list so you’re first to get our news as it develops.

2018-2019 Photos are Done!

Photos from the 2018-2019 season are complete! Check out the trip archive to see all the photos from past seasons. Thank you to all the Roadies who joined us last year.