Ben Shaffer worked his way to become a top orthopaedic surgeon. Along with treating every day people and non-professional athletes, Dr. Shaffer has been the head team physician for the Washington Capitals since 1999.

Greg Smith, head athletic trainer for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, lived for most of his life with one leg shorter than the other. Told in high school by a guidance counselor he should consider the military, Smitty - along with his role as the Caps trainer - now holds a Masters Degree and owns a multi-location physical rehabilitation business.