Washington little caps
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The Little Capitals philosophy is simple: We are committed to helping every Little Cap reach their full potential at the Tier 1 level and preparing them to thrive in junior hockey, NCAA, and beyond. We believe this focus on player development is the key to building a competitive program. To this end, the Washington Little Capitals provide the cutting-edge content and curriculum consisting of strength and conditioning, on ice team and skill practices, and film study. We offer our players well-organized, intense, and competitive practice sessions. Players improve by being pushed out of their comfort zones.
HOCKEY PROGRAM
40+ Years of History. The Washington Little Capitals (Little Caps) is an elite Tier 1 hockey organization that formed in 1983. Little Caps teams, from Pee Wee to Midget, play in the Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL) and Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL).
Once players become Little Caps, we are committed to continuously evaluating and supporting their development throughout the season. This gives them consistent feedback and communication from their coach letting them know where they are making progress and where they still need to improve. Our coaches demonstrate patience and commitment to the players we select for our program. In turn, we expect our players to demonstrate hard work, commitment, and dedication to excellence at every practice and every game.
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Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and events with Washington Little Caps!
Caps Alums Grennan, Thiessen, and Palsa win 19U National Title with BK Selects!
Congratulations to former Little Caps’ Emeline Grennan, Lucy Thiessen, and Payton Palsa on winning the 19U National Title with BK Selects! WLC is so proud of these women for achieving this incredible accomplishment….
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Registration is open for Tier 1 Nights!
The Washington Little Capitals Tier 1 Nights offer players the opportunity to work and develop in a competitive environment with the WLC staff in preparation for the upcoming tryouts. https://washingtonlittlecapitals.leagueapps.com/classes/4533757-2025-tier-1-nights
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Register Now For 2025-2026 WLC Tryouts!
Registration is open for 2025-26 WLC tryouts! We look forward to seeing everyone on the ice at Ion. Let’s Go Caps! Thanks for your patience as we finalized our tryout procedures…
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WLC U13’s take 3 of 4 points from #25 Ranked NJ Colonials to clinch AYHL playoff spot.
Big congratulations to the Washington Little Caps U13 team for securing a spot in the AYHL playoffs! Heading into the weekend, they had two crucial league games left to play…
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Washington Little Caps 2025 AYHL 18U All-Star Selections
The Washington Little Caps are pleased to announce the selection of four players to represent the Washington Little Caps in the 2025 Atlantic Youth Hockey League (AYHL) All-Star Game on…
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Mike Donnellan named next Executive Director of the Washington Little Caps
The WLC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mike Donnellan will officially assume the role of Executive Director and Hockey Director for the Washington Little Capitals at the…
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WLC 2012 win the “Ohio Blue Jackets Challenge Cup”
The 2012 Pee Wee Major team recently traveled to Columbus for the Ohio Blue Jackets Challenge Cup, where they faced off against several top ranked teams in the country. They…
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4th Annual “CAPS Golf Classic” November 4th
WASHINGTON LITTLE CAPS GOLF CLASSIC We will be celebrating our 4th year of the tournament and expect to have a great day of golf at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn,…
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The Washington Little Capitals are excited to welcome Ben Hammock as the U18 Elite head coach!
The Washington Little Capitals are excited to welcome Ben Hammock as the U18 Elite head coach! Ben Hammock is a longtime scout and a USAH Level 5 coach. He began…
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WLC Alumni, Lacey Eden to participate in the Women’s World Championship!
Congratulations and good luck to WLC Alumni, Lacey Eden, at the Women’s World Championship!!! Read more → bit.ly/3J0CzTd
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Washington Little Caps Welcome Mike Donnellan as new Hockey Director
The Washington Little Capitals are proud to announce that Mike Donnellan will be joining the Club as our new Hockey Director. Mike brings with him a wealth of hockey experience,…
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WLC Announces Leadership Team Additions
The Washington Little Capitals are pleased to announce three new members of the WLC Leadership Team. Lyon Messier has been promoted to Associate Hockey Director and will be responsible for…
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3rd Annual Little Caps Classic
We will be celebrating our 3rd year of the tournament and expect to have a great day of golf at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Virginia. The day will…