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‘Legacy on Ice’ Tribute Honors Victims of D.C. Plane Crash

The event at Capital One Arena features figure skating stars and supports families, first responders, and impacted communities.

FILE - An exterior view of Capital One Arena is seen Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Washington. Capital One Arena is home to the Washington Capitals NHL hockey team and Washington Wizards NBA basketball team. A person with knowledge of the sale tells The Associated Press the Qatar Investment Authority is buying a 5% stake of the parent company of the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals for $4.05 billion. It is believed to be the first time the government of Qatar is investing in North American professional sports. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • The 'Legacy on Ice' tribute show takes place Sunday, March 2, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 67 lives lost in the January mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport.
  • The event includes performances by figure skating legends such as Peggy Fleming, Nathan Chen, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Scott Hamilton, with proceeds benefiting families of victims and first responders.
  • The crash claimed 28 members of the figure skating community, including 11 young skaters, several coaches, and their families returning from a national development camp in Kansas.
  • Commemorative merchandise and an online auction organized by Monumental Sports & Entertainment will raise additional funds for affected communities and organizations.
  • The tribute will be broadcast live on Peacock on March 2 and re-aired on NBC on March 30, with tickets still available for in-person attendance starting at $30.