Return of Godzilla

Former Washington Capitals goalie, Olaf "Olie" Kolzig, is confirmed for an appearance at the second annual Washington Capitals Convention to be held on Saturday, October 2nd at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.


Kolzig, a player highly regarded for leading his led team to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998, played his final game for the Caps during the 2008 season and later signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. During his time in Washington he won the Vezina Trophy and earned 300 career wins.  This will mark the second time Caps fans have been able to show their appreciation to Kolzig for being the longest tenured professional in Washington sports, the last having been his return appearance to the Verizon Center when he was in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and was given a standing ovation from fans.

Olie the Goalie was once known for his temper, but more recently for his dedication to Autism research on behalf of his son, Carson.  Kolzig, along with other athletes, began Athletes Against Autism  and The Carson Kolzig Foundation which is dedicated to research, empowerment, education and support of families affected by Autism disorders.