The Washington Capitals will host a 2022 Rookie Camp from Sept. 16-19 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The rookie camp will feature Capitals prospects who are under contract and recent Capitals’ draft picks who have not been signed yet. In addition, several undrafted and free agent amateur players will be in attendance.
The Washington Capitals’ 2022 Rookie Camp Guide can be found by clicking here.
All on-ice sessions will be open to the public and free of charge.
A total of 18 players (11 forwards, five defensemen, two goaltenders) are scheduled to take part in this year’s rookie camp, including 12 Caps draft picks. During the 2021-22 regular season, Capitals’ rookies scored a combined 32 goals and recorded 65 points, which ranked tied for fifth and 11th in the NHL, respectively.
The Capitals will officially open their 2022 Training Camp on Thursday, Sept. 22 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. All Capitals players, coaches and management will be available to the media. Additional information on media availability and in-person access will be announced at a later date. Similar to previous years, MedStar Capitals Iceplex will be closed to the media on Wednesday, Sept. 21 – the day Capitals veterans conduct physicals and off-ice testing. The complete training camp schedule and roster will be announced at a later date.
CAPITALS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sept. 15
Players physicals/testing – no media availability
Friday, Sept. 16
12:30 pm: Goalies on ice (Capitals rink)
12:45 – 2 pm: All players on ice (Capitals rink)
Post-practice: Media availability
Saturday, Sept. 17
9 am: Goalies on ice (Capitals rink)
9:15 – 10:30 am: All players on ice (Capitals rink)
Post-practice: Media availability
Sunday, Sept. 18
9 – 9:30 am: On-Ice Testing (Capitals rink)
9:45 – 10:30 am: All players on ice (Capitals rink)
Post-practice: Media availability
Monday, September 19
12:30 pm: Goalies on ice (Capitals rink)
12:45 – 2 pm: All players on ice (Capitals rink)
Post-practice: Media availability
Wednesday, Sept. 21
NHL players physicals/testing: no media availability
Thursday, Sept. 22
2022 Caps Media Day, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
*All practice times and media availability sessions are approximate and subject to change.
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