Washington Capitals Honor Youth Hockey Team for Standing Up Against Racism

Washington Capitals Honor Youth Hockey Team for Standing Up Against Racism

“It was kind of inspiring how they all stuck together and that’s great for kids especially,” the Capitals’ John Carlson said

The Washington Capitals honored a youth hockey team for standing up against alleged racism on the ice.

Divyne Apollon II, 13, was welcomed along with his team at Monday at Capital One Arena. Apollon and his Metro Maple Leafs teammates, based out of Anne Arundel County, were special guests at the game against the St. Louis Blues.

“I thought it was pretty cool, because I realize more people appreciate me than I thought,” Apollon said.

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