Cap Carey carved out a memorable niche covering college hockey in the North Country area of Upstate New York for 30 years. The former Watertown Daily Times reporter passed away on Wednesday, February 19. Sister Katherine Carey shared news of his passing on Facebook, stating, “We are saddened to say that Cap passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from a massive stroke. It was quick and he did not suffer, and for that we thank God.”
Today was my last Clarkson men’s game. Covered them from 1996-2023. Was given a jersey which was very nice. Enjoyed all the years along the way and the people and players I met pic.twitter.com/WNJ6iNSfRQ
— Cap Carey (@Cap_Carey) October 15, 2023
Today is my last Clarkson women’s game I’ll ever get to see. Covered the program since the day the university had a press conference announcing they were starting a women’s hockey team pic.twitter.com/GfJwmPf5Gz
— Cap Carey (@Cap_Carey) September 30, 2023
A Manhattan Beach, CA native and University of Arizona graduate, Carey spent 30 years as a sports reporter in Upstate New York, mainly focusing on college hockey, particularly ECAC Hockey. Following his journalism career, he retired to Arizona. Many local hockey programs and athletic departments expressed their condolences upon hearing the news.
The Clarkson Hockey Program and the entire Athletic Department is saddened to hear of the passing of former Watertown Daily Times Sports Reporter, Cap Carey. Cap was a huge part of covering Clarkson Hockey for 30 years. pic.twitter.com/ZxCTS4G7f2
— Clarkson Men’s Hockey (@ClarksonMHockey) February 22, 2025
SUNY Canton Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of former WDT Sports Reporter, Cap Carey. Cap was a mainstay covering local college & high school sports in the North Country, including SUNY Canton, for 30 years. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.🙏 pic.twitter.com/1bShma0Wps
— SUNY Canton Roos (@rooathletics) February 22, 2025
Numerous fellow journalists and sports media members paid tribute to Carey, reflecting on his impactful career. One noted, “My prayers are with Cap’s family. He was an outstanding professional and very gracious to me when I was a student reporter covering @ecachockey. He did so much to inform the great fans of the North Country.” — Jon Morosi.
Sad to hear this last night. Cap was an important part of the ECAC hockey media community. His presence will be missed, and his coverage of Clarkson/St. Lawrence hockey programs should be emulated for years to come. RIP Cap and rest easy my friend. https://t.co/WgqX2TaCj6
— Josh Seguin (@JoshSeguin24) February 22, 2025
Sad to learn of the passing of Cap Carey, who covered Clarkson and St. Lawrence hockey for the Watertown Daily Times. We covered many games together. This is me with Cap, left, and Clarkson announcer Bob Ahlfeld in 2022. R.I.P. Cap. @ecachockey pic.twitter.com/CdmJxSzZso
— Ken Schott #ThePartingSchottsPodcast (@slapschotts) February 22, 2025
Sad to see this. Cap was a character. https://t.co/63T4UTDnwr
— Mike McMahon (@MikeMcMahonCHN) February 22, 2025
Our condolences go out to the Carey family during this difficult time.
