Roughly a decade later, Snively took the first step toward becoming Ovechkin’s teammate Monday when the Herndon, Va., native and coveted undrafted college free agent signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals. His parents, eye doctors in Vienna, have season tickets, and Snively celebrated Washington’s first Stanley Cup last season like scores of other local fans. Snively, 23, recorded 36 points (15 goals and 21 assists) in 33 games with Yale this season. This season, Snively was a nominee for the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey’s top player. And just a really great story in terms of being a local player, playing in this rink growing up.

Source: Washington Post March 18, 2019 19:11 UTC