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Media Information<br />
KURT KEHL<br />
Vice President of Communications,<br />
Chief Communications Officer<br />
Office: 202.266.2354<br />
Cell: 202.528.3053<br />
kkehl@washcaps.<strong>com</strong><br />
PRACTICE SCHEDULE<br />
<strong>Washington</strong>Caps.<strong>com</strong> under “Schedule”<br />
Updates provided on Caps Today and twitter.<strong>com</strong>/capsmedia<br />
NATE EWELL<br />
Senior Director of Media Relations<br />
Office: 202.266.2357<br />
Cell: 571.426.0715<br />
newell@washcaps.<strong>com</strong><br />
The <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Capitals</strong> media relations staff works to provide information<br />
about the team and access to players, coaches and management in a timely<br />
manner for members of the media. It is the proud recipient of the Dick Dillman<br />
Award as the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association’s choice as the top media<br />
relations group in the Eastern Conference for each of the past three seasons.<br />
CREDENTIALS & MEDIA SERVICES<br />
Media Credentials<br />
Credentials are issued to media who cover the <strong>Capitals</strong> both seasonally and on<br />
a game-by-game basis and are required for admission to the media areas at both<br />
Verizon Center and Kettler <strong>Capitals</strong> Iceplex. All credentials must include the<br />
bearer’s name and affiliation and are non-transferable.<br />
Season credentials: All season credentials are issued prior to the season.<br />
Season credentials do not guarantee a seat in the press box; credential holders<br />
must contact a member of the <strong>Capitals</strong> media relations staff in advance in order<br />
to reserve seating. A media credential cannot be used to sit in spectator seating<br />
areas.<br />
Single-game credentials: Single-game credentials must be requested no later<br />
than 5 p.m. ET the day prior to the game. The credential is good only for the game<br />
printed on the tag and must be displayed to Verizon Center security personnel<br />
to gain entry to restricted media areas. A letter on file from the sports editor,<br />
news director, etc., addressed to the Media Relations Department, <strong>Washington</strong><br />
<strong>Capitals</strong>, 627 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 850, Arlington, VA 22203, will facilitate the<br />
issuing of this type of credential.<br />
Non-North American media outlets are required to request media credentials<br />
through the National Hockey League by contacting David Keon at dkeon@nhl.<br />
<strong>com</strong>.<br />
<strong>Capitals</strong> media credentials are issued to print, television, radio and online media<br />
outlets that adhere to professional standards, regularly produce quality content<br />
and have a demonstrated audience. Space limitations may impact the decision<br />
to grant credentials. The final decision on all applications for media credentials<br />
rests with the <strong>Capitals</strong> media relations staff; we reserve the right to revoke media<br />
credentials at any time.<br />
News Releases<br />
Accredited members of the media who would like to receive <strong>Capitals</strong> news<br />
releases via e-mail should contact a member of the media relations staff with<br />
an e-mail address. Among our releases is “Caps Today,” sent daily during the<br />
season, which includes an updated practice schedule, recent transactions and<br />
the top storyline of the day.<br />
Audio Files<br />
The <strong>Capitals</strong> regularly post updated audio files in mp3 format on their website,<br />
<strong>Washington</strong>Caps.<strong>com</strong>, and on TweetMic.<strong>com</strong>. Radio stations, websites and other<br />
media are wel<strong>com</strong>e to utilize these audio clips.<br />
PAUL ROVNAK<br />
Assistant Director of Media Relations<br />
Office: 202.266.2356<br />
Cell: 202.207.5387<br />
provnak@washcaps.<strong>com</strong><br />
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS OFFICIAL GUIDE<br />
MISCELLANEOUS NUMBERS<br />
Media Relations Fax: 202.266.2360<br />
Verizon Center Press Room: 202.628.3200 x7500<br />
Verizon Center Press Box: 202.628.3200 x7600<br />
Verizon Center Press Room Fax: 202.661.5011<br />
KELLY MURRAY<br />
Communications Coordinator<br />
Office: 202.266.2310<br />
Cell: 832.687.2678<br />
kmurray@washcaps.<strong>com</strong><br />
MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANT (2009-10): Jeffrey Weinstein, 202.266.2313, jweinstein@washcaps.<strong>com</strong><br />
VERIZON CENTER GAME-NIGHT STAFF: Conor Beamer, Derek Berry, Ted Lynch, Hannah Maier, Emily McGee, Briana Spence, Brittany Vanderpool<br />
Twitter<br />
Media who would like to receive updates on practice times and other breaking<br />
news via twitter or text message can sign up for the team’s media Twitter feed at<br />
twitter.<strong>com</strong>/capsmedia.<br />
<strong>NHL</strong>Media.<strong>com</strong><br />
The <strong>NHL</strong>’s password-protected media site includes statistics, press releases,<br />
game notes, credential applications and pdf files of every team’s media guide. To<br />
access the site, visit http://media.nhl.<strong>com</strong>.<br />
MEDIA FACILITIES – VERIZON CENTER<br />
Media Entrance<br />
The media entrance to Verizon Center is located on 6th Street. Credentials to<br />
<strong>Capitals</strong> games may be picked up at the media entrance, which is open from<br />
three hours prior to game time until the midway point of the first period. All<br />
media must show a photo ID and are subject to a security search.<br />
Press Work Area and Press Lounge<br />
The press work area and press lounge are located on the Event Level (ice level).<br />
The press lounge is located directly adjacent to the media work area. Meals are<br />
served buffet style two hours prior to game time. All food must be consumed in<br />
the press lounge and may not be taken to the press box. The press work area is<br />
located adjacent to the press lounge. There are reserved seats for beat media<br />
and additional work spaces with telephones and wireless Internet access.<br />
Press Box<br />
The press box is on the sixth floor of Verizon Center on the penalty box side of<br />
the ice. Seats are on an assigned basis only. Please check the seating charts in<br />
the press room or press box, or check with the press box attendant for your seat<br />
assignment. The press box features wireless Internet access.<br />
In order to ensure seating in the press box, it is necessary for all media to notify<br />
the <strong>Capitals</strong> media relations staff of their attendance by 5 p.m. the day prior to<br />
the game. If you do not have an assigned seat, please check with a member of<br />
the media relations staff.<br />
Media Parking<br />
Media parking at Verizon Center is extremely limited and assigned prior to the<br />
season. There are numerous lots within walking distance of Verizon Center, and<br />
Verizon Center is adjacent to the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station. Gallery<br />
Place can be reached on the Red, Yellow and Green lines. It is also one stop away<br />
from Metro Center, which provides service to the Blue and Orange lines.<br />
Photography<br />
Verizon Center has a limited number of photo positions. All photo positions<br />
will be assigned prior to the game by team photographer Mitchell Layton.<br />
Daily print and wire services receive priority for the prime positions. Freelance<br />
photographers will not receive credentials; all photographers must be on<br />
assignment. Still photographers must receive permission in advance from a<br />
member of the media relations staff for postgame admission to the <strong>Capitals</strong><br />
locker room.
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