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USA Hockey came to D.C. on Thursday to celebrate Gary Bettman, Brian Gionta, Fort Dupont coach Neal Henderson, Tim Thomas, and Krissy Wendell.
Thomas gave an emotional interview about his hockey-related brain trauma.
Alex Ovechkin won the Wayne Gretzky International Award, which was accepted on his behalf by Caps owner Ted Leonsis.
Henderson spoke at length, telling a heartfelt story about coaching a deaf and mute player.
Leonsis bought all of the Fort Dupont kids in attendance USA Hockey gloves and scarves and matched overall donations to it.
Here are some photos of the event:
Neal Henderson and his son.
Ted Leonsis.
Willie O’Ree was in attendance.
Krissy Wendell.
Brian Gionta makes a height joke with Gary Bettman.
Tim Thomas.
Krissy Wendell.
Tim Thomas and his family.
Gary Bettman talks to the media.
