Washington Capitals Alumnus Peter Bondra to Visit United Arab Emirates

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Washington Capitals alumnus Peter Bondra will serve as a coach for the Pavlikovsky Hockey School program at the Zayed Sports Ice Rink in Abu Dhabi from Nov. 13-14 in conjunction with Monumental Sports Global Academies.

From Capitals Press Release:
“I’m excited to help grow the game in the UAE and use my experience to teach young hockey players in the region,” said Bondra. “The opportunities to host these types of clinics around the globe will promote the growth of hockey and the Capitals brand.”

Pavlikovsky Hockey School is an international ice hockey school designed to assist youth players with improving their hockey skills. The camp features on- and off-ice training under the instruction of NHL players as well as world champions. In addition to Bondra, coaches for the Nov. 13-14 session include Richard Linter, Miroslav Satan and Rasti Pavlikovsky.

Arrived in #AbuDhabi to play hockey. Representing the @Capitals for President Cup and teaching a clinic for kids. pic.twitter.com/vNsbOOF37m

— Peter Bondra (@PeterBondra12) November 12, 2016

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