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Future Caps is a Learn to Play initiative developed in collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Player's Association (NHLPA). The NHL and NHLPA have identified the need for a unified growth strategy as a priority for the sport of hockey. The Future Caps Learn to Play program aims to be the gold standard for youth hockey programs with the goal of inspiring more families to join the hockey community. Learn to Play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first-time participants free head-to-toe equipment, eight (8) classes of age appropriate on-ice instruction, and certified coaching in a fun and safe atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

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PROGRAM DETAILS

  • To be eligible for the Future Caps Learn to Play program, children registering must be between the ages of 5-9 by the first class
  • The Future Caps Learn to Play program is intended for first-time players who are completely new to the sport and who have not participated in an organized ice hockey program before
  • Players with previous organized ice hockey experience and/or who have obtained a USA Hockey membership number in the past are ineligible
  • Players may only complete the Future Caps Learn to Play program once (one eight-class session) and may not complete the program multiple times
  • Players are required to have completed a Learn to Skate program at a local rink prior to registering for the Future Caps Learn to Play program
    • All players must have basic foundational skating skills (ex: can skate across the ice without "marching," can fall and get up unassisted)
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

All players that participate in the 2026-27 Future Caps Learn to Play program receive:

  • Special program welcome video from Capitals Forward #21, Aliaksei Protas!
  • FREE set of head-to-toe ice hockey equipment, including:
    • Skates
    • Shoulder pads
    • Elbow pads
    • Hockey gloves
    • Hockey pants
    • Shin guards
    • Program jersey
    • Socks
    • Stick
    • Helmet
    • Neck guard
  • USA Hockey 2026-27 membership
  • Visits from Capitals Alumni & Female Hockey Ambassadors (schedule permitting)
  • Graduation certificate
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Faq

General

Registration

On-Ice Sessions

Equipment

Next Steps/Continue to Play

program ambassadors

Paul Mulvey

Washington Capitals Alum (1978–1981)

Craig Laughlin

Washington Capitals Alum (1982–1988)

Alan May

Washington Capitals Alum (1989–1994)

Karl Alzner

Washington Capitals Alum (2008–2019)

Zoey Pellowitz

NCAA Player/Coach & USA Maccabi Games Medalist

Kendall Miller

NCAA Player & All Caps All Her Ambassador