Slapshot was unveiled on November 18, 1995.^[1] He was first introduced to home fans by Stephanie Williams, a 5th Grader from Fairfax Station, Virginia who won a naming contest for the new mascot.^[2]

Slapshot can be seen at every home game and is often joined by secondary mascots, Air Slapshot and Hat Trick. He makes hundreds of appearances each year in the Maryland, Virginia and DC region, soaring into charity fundraisers, community festivals and parades. He has also performed across the country and in 2009 he was on The Price Is Right alongside Bailey from the Los Angeles Kings, Carlton from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Stanley C. Panther from the Florida Panthers.^[3]

Slapshot often dons different costumes, such as Santa during the holidays and as the President to commemorate when the Washington Capitals won the Presidents' Trophy. Slapshot also has a notable rivalry with the Carolina Hurricanes mascot Stormy.^{[citation needed]}

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  Exciting the fans before the players take the ice in 2015.
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  Waving a Capitals banner before the team faces the Penguins in 2020.
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  Waving a "Caps Win" flag following a playoff win in 2017.
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  At the 2017 Capital Pride Parade.
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  Driving his car at the team's 2018 Stanley Cup Parade.

• List of NHL mascots