Congressional hockey challenge returns to the ice after COVID hiatus

Congressional hockey challenge

Fox 5's Jen Delgado is in Arlington, Virginia getting a preview of Thursday's Congressional hockey challenge fundraiser.

ARLINGTON, Va. - The puck drops Thursday night for the start of the Congressional Hockey challenge.

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The 12th annual fundraiser gets underway at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington after a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Annual Congressional charity hockey game

Fox 5's Jen Delgado spoke with organizers behind Thursday's Congressional hockey challenge fundraiser.

The hockey game pits congressional staff members against lobbyist. This year is also the first time there are two members of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association.

Proceeds go to local youth charities including D.C.’s own Fort DuPont Cannons.

The Congressional Hockey Challenge is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Tickets are 10 dollars. You can purchase tickets here.

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