Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation Auction to Benefit United Heroes League
Arlington, Va. – The Washington Capitals will host their 23rd annual Salute to the Military Night on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during the game against the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. Salute to the Military Night is an evening dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served the country in the armed forces.
More than 1,000 service members will be in attendance at Tuesday’s game. The 2025 Salute to the Military Night is made possible by the support of partners including Arlo Solutions, Baker Donelson, BlueHalo, Comcast, DXC, Google for Gov, Hitachi Vantara, Intelsat, KPMG, Leidos, LiUNA!, Miracle 4 Melanie, RTX, SOSi, United Association and Vet Tix. With the support of corporate sponsors the Capitals have provided thousands of complimentary tickets to military personnel and their dependents the past 23 seasons.
In-game and social media related content throughout the game will feature tributes to service members. The first intermission mites on ice will be comprised of players from Navy Youth Hockey. The second intermission will feature members of the USA Warriors hockey team in the LiUNA Warriors Skills Showcase.
MSG (Ret.) Caleb Green and SGM (Ret.) Bob McDonald will perform the national anthem.
A Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation Military Night auction benefitting United Heroes League and MSE Foundation opens at noon on Feb. 25. Auction items include autographed military-themed jerseys and autographed Courage pucks.
Fans interested in bidding will need to download the Handbid app on their iPhone and Android devices or visit WashCaps.com/MilitaryAuction to bid or donate. The auction closes at 3 p.m. on March 6.
Proceeds from the Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's 50/50 Raffle on Feb. 25 will also benefit United Heroes League. MSE Foundation 50/50 raffles take place online and in-game during Capitals home games. One fan with the winning ticket number will win 50% of the collected amount at the game. Proceeds from the other half will benefit United Heroes League. Tickets will be on sale from noon through the end of the second intermission during the game on Feb. 25. To participate, visit Monumental5050.com.
In addition, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation's Courage Caps return on Feb. 25 with a special 50th Anniversary design. Courage Caps will be available for purchase online and at the team stores, as well as merchandise stands throughout Capital One Arena. Proceeds benefit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and this season’s Courage Caps campaign is sponsored by Telos Corporation.
