It’s Hockey Night In Canada! The Caps Road Crew Canadian tour comes to a close with a well earned point in an OT loss in Toronto. Final day on the tour includes an autograph from Don Cherry himself!
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be traveling to Toronto to see the Caps take on Mats Sundin, Ed Belfour, and the 2001-2002 Eastern Conference finalist Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 7 pm.
The CRC will make arrangements for group tickets, however individual transportation and lodging arrangements will be up to anyone attending. Please see the tips page for suggestions on travel to and lodging in the Toronto area.
Current plans- Members of the Crew will venture down from Ottawa (see details for the Ottawa end of the trip) to Toronto on Saturday, March 29 and meet up at the ACC around 6:00 pm. We’ll make sure to head inside by 6:20 pm for warmups and the 7 pm drop of the puck. Most of the Crew will likely stay the night in Toronto before returning to the D.C. area on Sunday. Note- you do not have to make ticket requests for both games to join the Crew, however priority will be given to those joining us for both games.
Ticket requests must be placed ASAP to guarantee your tickets to sit with the CRC. Due to the difficulty in acquiring tickets for games in Toronto, our tickets will be located in different sections and in different pricing categories throughout the arena. Ticket prices and seat locations will be confirmed after requests are made, with the cost to ranging from $30 to $120 per ticket.
Those on the entire Canadian tour hookup with 35 other Crew members to take over the Corel Centre, cheering on the Caps to a clutch 3-2 win over the Sens.
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be traveling to Ottawa to watch the Caps battle Daniel Alfredsson, Radek Bonk, and the reigning Northeast Division champion Senators at the Corel Centre on Friday, March 28, 2003 at 7 pm.
The CRC will make arrangements for group tickets, however individual transportation and lodging arrangements will be up to anyone attending. Please see the tips page for suggestions on travel to and lodging in the Ottawa area.
Current plans- Members of the Crew will gather in Ottawa on Friday, March 28 at the Corel Centre around 5:30 pm. We’ll make sure to head inside by 6:20 pm for warmups and the 7 pm drop of the puck. Most of the Crew will likely stay the night in Ottawa before moving on to Toronto. On Saturday, March 29, the Crew will travel from Ottawa to Toronto for the second stop on the combo trip (see details for the Toronto end of the trip). Note- you do not have to make ticket requests for both games to join the Crew, however priority will be given to those joining us for both games.
Ticket requests must be placed ASAP to guarantee your tickets to sit with the CRC. Cost will be $82 per ticket (depending on the exchange rate at the time of purchase). A deposit of $20 is required to reserve your ticket with the balance of the cost due in February.
Another successful bus trip only to experience a heartbreaking overtime loss to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions…
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be hitting the road by bus traveling to Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to see the Caps take on their Eastern Conference rivals, the New Jersey Devils. This is a late season matchup of premiere goalies (our own Olie Kolzig vs. Martin Brodeur) and superstar skaters, including the Caps’ Peter Bondra and Jaromir Jagr, and the Devils’ Scott Stevens, a former Caps captain.
The CRC will make arrangements for bus transportation and group tickets. Unfortunately, due to the great demand for tickets to this game, we will not be able to provide tickets to those who do not travel on the bus with the Crew.
Current plans: The Crew will be meeting at Springfield Mall (just off I-95 in Springfield, VA) at 12:30 pm on March 1; the bus will depart at 1:00 pm sharp. We’ll make a stop at Forest Glen metro station (just off the beltway in Maryland at Georgia Ave.) at 1:30 pm to pick up those in Maryland and the bus will depart at 2:00 pm sharp. We’ll arrive in the Meadowland Sports Complex around 6:00 pm, in time to head inside and catch warmups before the 7:30 pm drop of the puck. The Crew bus will be returning to the D.C. area immediately following the game (expected arrival back in D.C. by 3:00 am). The cost of the trip is $75 per person (includes ticket and transportation costs). No extra fees or money over the cost of the bus and game tickets will be charged. You may bring your own food and drink on the bus (coolers will be provided for your convenience). There is no smoking allowed on the bus and time constraints will most likely prevent us from making any stops on the way. The bus is equipped with a restroom and video/TV units.
Ticket arrangements have been made and reservations are filling up fast. Please get your reservation in ASAP to guarantee your spot on the CRC Bus! A reservation should be considered a firm commitment as it will be used to finalize the group ticket purchase. Approximately 45 spaces are available. Full payment will be due by January 15, 2003.
We’ve been to the Islanders’ arena many times but this was our first time going there on a bus, so of course we didn’t realize there were height restrictions on the route we’re used to driving! Thanks to the efforts of NYC-based friends of ours and several frantic cellphone calls we made to them in transit, we made it to the arena in time for everyone to get to their seats before the puck dropped on the opening period. A scoreless first turned tense when the Islanders opened the scoring in the 2nd, but two third period goals from Michael Nylander and an empty netter from Kip Miller sealed the win for DC! There are no photos from this trip.
Trip Itinerary
Wishing you a happy holiday! The Caps Road Crew will be hitting the road by bus traveling to the Nassau County Coliseum on Long Island, New York to see our Caps take on the tough Atlantic Division Islanders. A great holiday season matchup featuring Alexei Yashin, Kenny Jonsson, and the Isles against fellow countrymen Sergei Gonchar, Calle Johansson, and the Caps.
The CRC will make arrangements for bus transportation and group tickets. Unfortunately, due to the great demand for tickets to this game, we will not be able to provide tickets to those who do not travel on the bus with the Crew.
Current plans: The Crew will be meeting at Forest Glen Metro station (just off the Beltway in Maryland at Georgia Ave.) at 11:00 am on the 21st and the bus will leave no later than 11:30 am. We’ll arrive in Uniondale around 4:30 pm, leaving enough time (traffic permitting) to grab a quick bite to eat before heading inside to catch warmups before the 7:00 pm drop of the puck. The CRC bus will be returning to the D.C. area immediately following the game (expected arrival back in D.C. by 3:00 am). The cost of the trip is $100 per person (includes ticket and transportation costs). No extra fees or money over the cost of the bus and game tickets will be charged. You may bring your own food and drink on the bus (coolers will be provided for your convenience). There is no smoking allowed on the bus and time constraints will most likely prevent us from making any stops on the way. The bus is equipped with a restroom and video/TV units.
Ticket arrangements have been made and reservations are filling up fast. Please get your reservation in ASAP to guarantee your spot on the CRC Bus! A reservation should be considered a firm commitment as it will be used to finalize the group ticket purchase. Approximately 45 spaces are available. To reserve your spot on the bus, or for more information, please e-mail us at info@capsroadcrew.com. (Please specify number of seats/tickets needed.)
The Sabres scored the only goal in the first period, but a shorty by Bonzai in the second, on top of a Sutherby even strength marker, tied it at two a piece heading into the third. There was a glimmer of hope when Jagr scored in the first three minutes of the third and the Caps held on for much of the frame, but Buffalo fought back with two lamp lighters with less than five minutes to go, ending the game to a tune of 4-3. There are no photos from this trip.
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be traveling to Buffalo, New York to watch the Caps in action against the Sabres at the HSBC Arena on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 7 pm.
The CRC will make arrangements for group tickets, however individual transportation (and lodging arrangements if desired) will be up to anyone attending.
Current plans- A contingent of the Crew will be driving up to Buffalo by car on Saturday, December 7. The Crew will meet up inside at the team store at the main entrance to the HSBC Arena at 6:00 pm. We’ll head inside by 6:20 pm for warmups and the 7 pm drop of the puck. It is likely that most of the Crew will be spending the night in Buffalo with a return to D.C. planned on Sunday.
And at some point while we’re in Buffalo, you know we’ll be hitting the Anchor Bar for the best wings around! If it’s good enough for Joe B. and the Locker…
Ticket requests must be placed ASAP to guarantee your tickets to sit with the CRC. Cost will be $80 per ticket.
A scoreless first period was unexpected when the Caps took three minor penalties. The Flyers made them pay in the second with one power play goal and one at even strength. A late third period goal from Jaromir Jagr couldn’t save the visitors, though, as the Caps fell 2-1. There are no photos from this trip.
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be hitting the road by bus traveling to the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to see our Caps take on our longtime Eastern Conference rival Flyers. This is an early season matchup of star forwards as the Caps’ Peter Bondra and Jaromir Jagr face off against the Flyers’ Jeremy Roenick, Mark Recchi, and Keith Primeau.
The CRC will make arrangements for bus transportation and group tickets. Unfortunately, due to the great demand for tickets to this game, we will not be able to provide tickets to those who do not travel on the bus with the Crew.
Current plans: The Crew will be meeting at the Forest Glen Metro station (just off the Beltway in Maryland at Georgia Ave.) at 1:00 pm on November 2; the bus will depart at approximately 1:30 pm. We’ll arrive in the Greater Philadelphia area around 3:30 pm, where we will be stopping for a pregame meal and drinks. We’ll then head over to the First Union Center in time to go inside and catch warmups before the 7:00 pm drop of the puck. The CRC bus will be returning to the D.C. area immediately following the game (expected arrival back in D.C. by 12:30 am). Our seats will be spread out in the lower level and cost for the trip will be $115 per person. No extra fees or money over the cost of the bus and game tickets will be charged. You may bring your own food and drink on the bus (coolers will be provided for your convenience). There is no smoking allowed on the bus and time constraints will most likely prevent us from making any stops on the way. The bus is equipped with a restroom and video/TV units.
Ticket arrangements have been made and spots are filling up fast. Please get your reservation in ASAP to guarantee your seat on the CRC Bus! A reservation should be considered a firm commitment as it will be used to finalize the group plans and others reservations. We have space and tickets available for 45 people. Full payment will be due by October 15. To reserve your spot on the bus, or for more information, please e-mail Walt Meyer at info@capsroadcrew.com. (Please specify number of seats/tickets needed.)
Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and the rock show in the parking lot was canceled. Boo! There are no photos from this trip.
Trip Itinerary
The Caps Road Crew will be traveling to Long Island, New York to watch the Caps open their road schedule for 2002-03 with a grudge match pitting Olie Kolzig, Jaromir Jagr, and the Caps against Chris Osgood, Mark Parrish, and the Islanders at the Nassau County Coliseum on Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 7 pm.
The CRC will make arrangements for group tickets, however individual transportation (and lodging arrangements if desired) will be up to anyone attending.
Current plans- A contingent of the Crew will be driving up to Long Island by car on Saturday, October 12. The Crew will meet up outside the Coliseum by 4:00 pm for the big Islanders tailgate party featuring music from everyone’s favorite punk hockey band, Two Man Advantage, along with 80’s metal maniacs Quiet Riot! We’ll head inside by 6:20 pm for warmups and the 7 pm drop of the puck. Some of the Crew may be staying in New York after the game with some returning immediately following the game to the D.C. area.
Ticket requests (to sit with the CRC) must be placed by Friday, September 13 at noon. Tickets for this game are $40 per ticket. To request tickets, or for more information, please e-mail Jay Brooke at jay@capsroadcrew.com.
Yet another bus trip to Carolina, this time we’re bringing the love on
Valentine’s Day! Unfortunately the Canes didn’t return the love,
dropping a 3-1 loss on the Caps.
Trip Itinerary
What a way to say I love you! Take your valentine on the road! The CapsRoadCrew will be hitting the road by bus traveling to the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina to see our Caps take on our Southeast foes, the Carolina Hurricanes. This is bound to be a crucial divisional matchup with Olie Kolzig and the Caps hoping to keep the distance between them and Ronnie Francis’ 2002 Eastern Conference champion Hurricanes.
The CRC will make arrangements for bus transportation and group tickets. Unfortunately, due to the great demand for tickets to this game, we will not be able to provide tickets to those who do not travel on the bus with the Crew.
Current plans: The Crew will be meeting at Springfield Mall (just off I-95 in Springfield, VA) at 12:30 pm on the 14th and the bus will leave no later than 1:00 pm. We’ll arrive in the Raleigh around 5:30 pm, in plenty of time to head inside and catch warmups before the 7:00 pm drop of the puck. The CRC bus will be returning to the D.C. area immediately following the game (expected arrival back in D.C. by 2:30 am). The cost of the trip is $82 per person (includes ticket and transportation costs). No extra fees or money over the cost of the bus and game tickets will be charged. You may bring your own food and drink on the bus (coolers will be provided for your convenience). There is no smoking allowed on the bus and time constraints will most likely prevent us from making any stops on the way. The bus is equipped with a restroom and video/TV units.
While this trip is quite a few months away, it is sure to be a quick sellout. Ticket arrangements have been made and reservations are filling up fast. Please get your reservation in ASAP to guarantee your spot on the CRC Bus! A reservation should be considered a firm commitment as it will be used to finalize the group ticket purchase. Approximately 50 spaces are available. Full payment will be due ASAP.
