Joe Motzko played for two other teams before joining the Washington Capitals on July 9, 2007.
On July 9, 2007, Motzko was signed by the Washington Capitals. In the 200304 season, his first full professional season, Motzko appeared in his first NHL game with the Blue Jackets on February 2, 2004, against the Phoenix Coyotes. Motzko was then assigned to the Portland Pirates before he was called up to the Ducks during the 2007 playoffs. 
