NHL Hall of Famer, Rod Langway, Set to Appear at Pfitzner Stadium for a Meet-and-Greet with P-Nats Fans

Woodbridge, VA---Former Washington Capitals captain and NHL Hall of Fame member, "The Secretary of Defense," Rod Langway will appear at Pfitzner Stadium on Friday, September 2nd for a special meet-and-greet with Potomac Nationals fans presented by Lindsay Automotive.

A two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy given to the top defenseman in the NHL, Langway was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002. Langway began his career with the Montreal Canadiens and was traded to Washington for the start of the 1982-83 season. After the Capitals failed to make the playoffs in their first eight years after joining the NHL, the team made the playoffs in 11 straight years, which spanned Langway's career with Washington.

Langway will pose for photos and sign free autographs for P-Nats fans and the Hall of Famer will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to Potomac's matchup with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs).

A 15-year veteran in the NHL, Langway was named a captain of the Capitals shortly after Washington acquired the defenseman. The 36th overall pick in the 1977 NHL Draft, son of an American serviceman, was born while his father was stationed in Taiwan and is the only player in NHL history to have been born in the Republic of China.

Langway won a Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1979, was a six-time All-Star, and had his jersey number (#5) retired by the Washington Capitals on November 26, 1997. Langway was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999 and the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame in 2012.

Gates to Pfitzner Stadium will open for this special NHL Hall of Fame celebrity appearance at 6:00pm, and Langway will be available for autographs and pictures with fans from 6:15pm-6:45pm and then again during a second autograph and photo session from 7:15pm to 8:45pm after Langway throws out his first pitch.

Langway's appearance will complement another Pokémon Night at The Pfitz in addition to a Potomac Nationals Floppy Hat giveaway presented by FH Furr.

Lindsay Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of your Potomac Nationals. Lindsay is a local family-owned and operated business established in 1963. Based out of Alexandria, VA we have expanded with locations throughout the DMV area including Woodbridge, Manassas, Dulles, Springfield, and Wheaton. 

At Lindsay, the needs of each individual customer are treated with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations and, as a car dealer, we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Whether you're in the market for a new or used car, or looking to service your vehicle we'll be sure to cover all your bases. Stop by and see one of Lindsay team members or visit LindsayCars.com today! You'll love it at Lindsay!

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Potomac Nationals 2016 season tickets, mini plans, and single game tickets are now on sale. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2016 season and beyond are available. Corporate outing reservations for the 2016 season to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz may be placed now as the P-Nats offer discounted group ticket rates and all-inclusive picnics. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the Potomac Nationals Ticket Office at 703-590-2311 for more information!

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