Dubai Ice Rink Hosts Emirates Hockey League Tournaments For The Third Consecutive Year
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain teams are competing for the 2013 Emirates Hockey League Cup
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain teams are competing for the 2013 Emirates Hockey League Cup
Hockey fans can watch the games from the stadium style seating in electrifying ambiance
They trained hard and are back, ready to play. UAE hockey players are competing for the 2013 Emirates Hockey League Cup. Dubai Ice Rink, the Olympic-sized ice rink managed by Emaar Retail LLC in The Dubai Mall, is partnering with Abu Dhabi Ice Sports Club to host the Emirates Hockey League Dubai- matches, for the third consecutive year.
Last year’s champions, Dubai Mighty Camels, will face Abu Dhabi Storms, Abu Dhabi Scorpions, Al Ain Theebs and Al Ain Vipers at the tournament, with plenty of action, thrilling passes and goals guaranteed to engage the spectators.
Gordon Kirk, General Manager of Dubai Ice Rink, said: “Hosting the Emirates Hockey League tournament for the third consecutive year at Dubai Ice Rink underlines its status as a truly world-class venue that offers superior standards required for league matches. In addition to the quality of the ice bed and various other amenities available on-ground, the venue located centrally inside the mall will also offer the opportunity for ice-hockey fans to easily access the matches. The central location will also help in further popularising the game among UAE residents and visitors.”
Ali Ahmed Al Hosani, Communications & Marketing Manager of Abu Dhabi Ice Sports Club said: “Emirates Hockey League’s success over the past years demonstrates the growing interest for ice hockey in the UAE. We are grateful that the Olympic-size ice rink in The Dubai Mall is hosting the Dubai matches again, as the venue will give participating teams and fans a true feel of the championship.”
The Emirates Hockey League next matches at Dubai Ice Rink will be held on Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Feb. 6, 13, 19 and 27. The playoffs will determine which teams qualify for semi-finals and for the final to be held in March 2013.
The stadium style seating of Dubai Ice Rink can accommodate more than 300 spectators and offers unobstructed views of the matches. For more details, call: 04 448 5111 or visit www.dubaiicerink.com.
Emaar Retail also manages Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, featuring tens of thousands of aquatic animals; KidZania®, the award-winning children’s edutainment centre; the Middle East’s largest and first of its kind indoor theme park – SEGA Republic; and the region’s largest megaplex, the 22-screen Reel Cinemas at The Dubai Mall. Emaar Retail has established the ‘premier’ Reel Cinemas Cineplex and rolled out a new SEGA Republic Game Zone and ‘Skate Zone’ the first outdoor skating rink in Dubai at Dubai Marina Mall.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Jan 7, 2013
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