The Washington Capitals are giving back this holiday season.
The organization posted a video on Twitter, surprising United Arab Emirates national team member Fatima Al Ali with the trip of a lifetime.
In partnership w/ @EtihadAirways, @MSE's Monumental Global Academies surprised Fatima to be part of Hockey Is For Everyone Month. #CapsHIFE https://t.co/7StdzlXBBI
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 20, 2016
Al Ali starred in a video that went viral in November, shot by former Capitals star Peter Bondra. Al Ali showcased her impressive puck skills and proved hockey talent can be found anywhere.
In partnership with Etihad Airways and Monumental Sports and Entertainment, Bondra told Al Ali via Skype, she’d be getting the chance to visit Washington (on business class) to watch the Capitals. Considering the Caps are Al Ali’s favorite team and her favorite player is Alexander Ovechkin, to see her reaction is priceless. On top of that, the organization will allow Al Ali to meet the team and show them her skills.
Al Ali said the trip will make “one of my dreams come true,” and that she’s planning on visiting the nation’s capital in February.
Thank you so much @Capitals @EtihadAirways @MSE most of all @PeterBondra12 for making one of my dreams come true ❤ Can't wait till Feb 😀
— Fatima Al Ali (@FatimaAl_Ali) December 21, 2016
Kudo’s to the Washington Capitals organization for promoting hockey across the world and by recognizing Al Ali’s incredible talent. Enjoy Washington Fatima. I can’t wait to see your Twitter when you meet the Caps.
[theScore]
