For Maryland native Robbie Gross, hockey and the Capitals are a family affair. A graphic and web designer from Rockville, Robbie is as passionate a Caps fan as they come, to the point where he runs his own podcast and website centered around DC sports and the Capitals.
So what ignited Robbie’s passion for Capitals hockey? In began in 1998 when the Capitals were facing the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final. At 13 years old, Robbie was given his first taste of Capitals hockey in what would prove to be a life changing experience.
“We got to sit right behind the home bench and I got to give a high five to every player and coach as they came through.