For episode #2, Ted discusses the upcoming season for the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go, which tips off on Saturday, November 9th at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, DC for the team's Home Opener against the Grand Rapids Drive.

E2: Ted discusses the upcoming season for the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go

For episode #3, Ted recaps the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration held on December 12th in Washington, DC. This year's honorees included Coach Neal Henderson of Fort Dupont, who became the first African American induced into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, along with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, former NHL players Brian Gionta, Tim Thomas, and Team USA’s Krissy Wendell. 

Ted attended the event to accept the Wayne Gretzky International Award on behalf of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin who was traveling with the team on a road trip to Tampa Bay. Following the award presentation, Ted participated in a fireside chat with ESPN’s Steve Levy to discuss Ovechkin’s career and impact on the game of hockey in the U.S.

During the ceremony, Ted showed off his extraordinary kindness with a massive donation to USA Hockey by purchasing Team USA scarves and mittens for every Fort Dupont youth hockey player in attendance supporting their coach Neal Henderson. This donation supported USA Hockey’s fundraiser campaign called “Raise The Flag” to benefit the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The campaign raised $25k by the conclusion of the night’s event and Ted matched that number to double it to $50k.

Tune in to watch the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on December 26th at 6 p.m. ET on the NHL Network.

E3: Ted recaps the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

For episode #4, Ted sits down for an intimate one-on-one conversation with NHL hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree. O’Ree stopped by  the studio at Capital One Arena during his visit to Washington, D.C to promote the critically-acclaimed documentary “WILLIE.” The film premiered this month on ESPN and will be available for streaming on ESPN.com and the ESPN App, and will additionally air on select dates on ESPN2 throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.  "WILLIE" tells the story of Willie O'Ree, who in 1958 became the first black player in the National Hockey League. 

Producer Bryant McBride and director/producer Laurence Mathieu-Leger, and a team comprised completely of minority and women filmmakers, have crafted a poignant, powerful story. They are supported by Executive Producers Ted Leonsis, Sheila Johnson, and Earl Stafford, as well as JP Morgan Chase, and are collaborating closely with The National Hockey League. For more details visit www.williedoc.com.

E4: Ted chats one-on-one with NHL legend Willie O'Ree

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