The Washington Capitals’ annual Hockey Fights Cancer Day this year featured the team wearing black and purple pre-game jerseys (as opposed to all-purple ones in previous years), and kids battling cancer being introduced along with the starting lineup.
These players included, via the Caps:
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Bealton, Va., native Owen, 6, has battled through treatment for a brain tumor. Owen is currently waiting for his wish to visit Walt Disney World to be granted by Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. Owen loves sports, especially hockey. He was 4-years-old when he was diagnosed with cancer and is nicknamed by as family as “Brain Tumor Trooper” for his bravery.