Happy 17th Capital Showdown Eve
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The rinks are quiet tonight in the Capital’s glow,
Zambonis hum slow where tomorrow we’ll go.
Laces will tighten, the puck soon will drop,
At the 17th Capital Showdown—hockey nonstop.
Twelve proud Mamaroneck Tigers arrive in a wave,
Each division representing so brave.
From their first stride to their fiercest attack,
They’ve brought half of New York on their backs.
From the Hudson’s salute to the Severn’s proud bay,
Two storied rivals skate proudly this way—
West Point Jr. Black Knights vs Navy Youth Hockey,
Honor meets hockey the Capital way.
From far southern highways the Atlanta Phoenix glide,
The longest road traveled, with fire and pride.
The Wilmington Seahawks ride coastal air,
While Cape Fear storms in with Carolina flair.
The Jersey Wolves howl from Montclair ice,
With Old Bridge Jr. Knights skating precise.
The Union Thunder roll in from the Garden State night,
Ready to battle in tomorrow’s first fight.
From Buffalo snow come the Buffalo Regals bold,
And Southampton joins us for the first time in the fold.
Welcome newcomers—your story begins,
With early alarms and tournament pins.
Local pride rises from Maryland ice:
The Howard Huskies skating fast and precise.
The Bowie Bruins defend their home rink,
While SoMD Sabres flash blades in a blink.
The Maryland Jr. Black Bears bring Odenton might,
And the Frederick Victory Stars shine bright tonight.
Tomorrow’s Ice waits just down the road,Dreaming of goals and the crowd’s loud ode.
Across Virginia the challengers roam—The Piedmont Predators hunting close to home,The Roanoke Jr. Dawgs ready to bark,While Hampton Roads Warriors circle the park.
From Carolina’s heart come champions’ friends—
The Carolina Jr. Canes, skating every Showdown weekend.
The Queen City Royals arrive crowned with pride,
And Lynchburg Coyotes from VA howl from mountainside.
Pennsylvania brings ice in their veins tonight:The Campus Wild, Exton Kings, and Hershey Jr. Bears ready to fight.
Rest up players…Tomorrow the ice belongs to you.
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Welcome to the Capital Showdown.
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