NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE TO CONDUCT ON-LINE AUCTION BENEFITING THE FORT DUPONT ICE ARENA

Auction items include jerseys autographed by 2012 NHL All-Stars and Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin

Monday, 02.27.2012 / 3:55 PM / Community

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NEW YORK (February 27, 2012) -- The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced plans to conduct an on-line auction to benefit the Fort Dupont Ice Arena, home of the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, an award-winning, nationally-recognized hockey program for inner-city youth and a member of the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone™ initiative.

Two historical items are up for grabs, including a 2012 NHL All-Star “Team Chara” jersey signed by members of both teams, and a Washington Capitals replica home jersey signed by Alexander Ovechkin. Both items come with a Letter of Authenticity from the National Hockey League.

        Bids can be made starting today through March 7, 2012 by visiting the NHL Auctions site at auction.nhl.com.

        To learn more about the Fort Dupont Ice Arena, the only public indoor ice rink in the District of Columbia, please visit fdia.org.

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