Peter Bondra and a contingent from Monumental Sports embarked on a week-long tour of the United Arab Emirates, with stops in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The purpose, to educate the world about hockey. 

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

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

“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.”

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We hit the ground running here in #AbuDhabi Checked in to @jumeirahatetihadtowers The view in my room blew me away. It is amazing. Got Sushi for dinner and then chatted with our local contact Khalid. It took like two minutes to get through customs and moving along. I am very impressed with this city so far. Will be touring the city with @capitals great, Peter Bondra. We may even go on a camel ride. #UAE #Travel #iphone #iphoneography #Capitals #etihadairways #Etihad #jumeirah

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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.

Next stop for @PeterBondra12 – time to talk hockey w/ Exec. Director of UAE Ice Hockey Club and board members of UAE Ice Sports Federation. pic.twitter.com/RLgPWZqQNv

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 13, 2016

Day 1 of @PeterBondra12‘s clinic for the Pavlikovsky Hockey School program at Zayed Sports Ice Rink in Abu Dhabi is underway! @EtihadAirways pic.twitter.com/S16ZPVvfjc

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 13, 2016

SIGHTS
Bondra’s entourage, including Jomoke Davis, had a chance to tour some of the sights on Saturday.

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When we walked into the center courtyard at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque the prayer call was just starting. #Mosque #Sheikh #Zayed #adudhabi #travel #iphone

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During the first day of the camp, Bondra was introduced to a local stick-handler, who is also on the women’s national team.

This is Fatima. She represents the UAE on their women’s national team & it’s safe to say she has better hands than me! @Capitals@MSE@NHLpic.twitter.com/m4N2IddeRl

— Peter Bondra (@PeterBondra12) November 13, 2016

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There is no doubt that @fatima_al_ali has a super fan in @capitals alumnus, Peter Bondra. She wowed him with her skills on the ice. The @adisc_uae is growing talent in the region with male and female hockey players. Would love to see Monumental Sports Global Academies help build on its success. #Hockey #Capitals #AbuDhabi #UAE #Travel #iphoneography

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And to no surprise, the Capitals are truly a world-wide community. #WeAreEveryWhere

Even in #AbuDhabi you can’t get away from the #rivalry between @Capitals and @penguins I saw kids #RockTheRed #hockey #nhl #Caps #Pens pic.twitter.com/MjFcmcKjX2

— Jumoke Davis (@jumokedavis) November 13, 2016

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#Peter_Bondra Receiving #Storms Jersey from Mr. #Hamad_Al_Sheryani & Mr. #Juma_Al_Dhaheri from #Abu_Dhabi_Ice_Sports_Club Board Members ================================= #storms #IIHF #2016 #ADISC #Abu_Dhabi_Ice_Sports_Club #نادي_أبوظبي_للرياضات_الجليدية #uaeicehockey #UAE #UAE_IceHockey @abudhabisc @aletihadae @alkhaleej.ae @uaeicesport @Abudhabitv @adsportstv @dubaisportstv @uae_barq @beinsports @beinsports_uae @uae_adisc

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Mr. #Lee the Vice Chairman of Monumental Sport Entertainment With Mr. #Hamad_Al_Sheryani after having a meeting with him today ================================= #storms #IIHF #2016 #ADISC #Abu_Dhabi_Ice_Sports_Club #نادي_أبوظبي_للرياضات_الجليدية #uaeicehockey #UAE #UAE_IceHockey @abudhabisc @aletihadae @alkhaleej.ae @uaeicesport @Abudhabitv @adsportstv @dubaisportstv @uae_barq @beinsports @beinsports_uae @uae_adisc

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Ice Hockey #President_Tournament A Division in #AbuDhabi #2016 Join us in the the IceRink Watch the #Hockey Stars Playing & Competing against each other Press conference tomorrow 14/11 @12pm in the IceRink Tournament starts 15 to 18 November 2016 ============================== #storms #IIHF #2016 #ADISC #Abu_Dhabi_Ice_Sports_Club #نادي_أبوظبي_للرياضات_الجليدية #uaeicehockey #UAE #UAE_IceHockey @abudhabisc @aletihadae @alkhaleej.ae @uaeicesport @Abudhabitv @adsportstv @dubaisportstv @uae_barq @beinsports @beinsports_uae @uae_adisc

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Ready for my trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. See you in a week #America

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Peter "Bonsai" Bondra #Capitals #Caps #RockTheRed #LetsGoCaps #IGDC #WashingtonDC

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