Longtime Washington Capitals public address announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized, the team confirmed Monday afternoon. Johnson, 63, was in Atlanta to host a charity event last Wednesday, according to a GoFundMe campaign created by a friend of Johnson’s.

WASHINGTON — Wes Johnson may not be a name you recognize, but if you are a fan of the Washington Capitals hockey team, you certainly recognize his voice. Johnson has been the team's public address announcer for 25 years and is best known for calling on fans to " unleash the fury ."

Wes Johnson, the longtime arena announcer for the Washington Capitals, was taken to the hospital earlier this month following a medical emergency moments before