119:. Leading up to the late 1970s, Henderson provided "the frozen driveway of his home in Springdale, Maryland" as a place to play youth hockey. He went to Washington, D.C. during 1978 to create the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club. By the late 1980s, Henderson had worked for
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gave him the 2007 Wm. Thayer Tutt Award. Henderson received the
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and made good grades a requirement. Before his team comes to play, Henderson evaluates the arena and gear. He has also fixed the team's clothing when they were not playing.
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in 2021. Practice equipment recognizing
Henderson and Fort Dupont were created by the Capitals in 2022.
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Evans, Judith (June 3, 2008). "Teamwork Comes First; Ripken
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during 2005. He is a member of the BIPOC Coaches
Program created by the NHL Coaches Association.
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in 1986. By 2003, he had ended his time at the DMV as their supervisor. He had also worked in
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Harris, Paul (March 9, 2005). "'Hockey in the Hood' brings together
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during July 9, 1937. During his childhood, he became a hockey player while living
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games. During 2019, Coach Neal
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In the late 2010s, Henderson was chosen to make multiple
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