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Caps Honor Ovechkin for 500th Goal

In a special pre-game ceremony prior to the Caps vs. Canucks game Thursday at Verizon Center, the Capitals organization honored Alex Ovechkin for reaching the 500-goal milestone.

Ovi’s family, his fiancé, Caps owner Ted Leonsis, President Dick Patrick and General Manager Brian MacLellan were on the ice to honor him. Leonsis presented Ovi with the coveted gold stick to commemorate his achievement. The amazing stick was created and personalized especially for Ovi by The Heritage Stick Company out of Newmarket, Ontario.

According to Aaron Logan, owner of The Heritage Stick Co.