Teenage hockey players between the ages of 15 and 19 will have the opportunity to skate with TJ Oshie on Monday, August 19. The Capitals forward will be participating in a free Skate & Skills event at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

Sponsored by AAA, the event is targeted at teenage drivers who either have their driver’s license or learner’s permit. Skaters will be required to sign a distracted driving pledge in order to participate in the event.

Oshie will be hosting two one-hour sessions, from 4pm to 6pm on Monday. The skills portion of the event seeks to remind the teenage participants of “the importance of keeping your eye on the goal – whether on the ice or on the road.”

The event is co-ed, and both male and female skaters are encouraged to sign up. While the event is open to skaters of all skill levels, participants must have a 2018-19 or 2019-20 USA Hockey number to register. Full gear is also required.

Registration is limited, with only 25 spots remaining as of Thursday morning.

Pssst. Skate & Skills with TJ Oshie! Monday, August 19th @ 4:00 PM. Skaters ages 15-19 with full gear are eligible. Only 25 spots remain! Click the SIGN UP tab on our main website and find the links under Hockey Programs. pic.twitter.com/WgQJO1sZ6a — MedStar Capitals Iceplex (@MedStarIceplex) August 15, 2019

Skaters can sign-up on the MedStar Capitals Iceplex website, by selecting “Hockey Programs” on the left-side navigation bar. Skaters also have the option of joining a wait-list if the event fills up.

From the registration site:

Skate & Skills with TJ Oshie

Driven by AAA Attention all hockey players aged 15 to 19!! Do you have your Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit? Join AAA for a one-of-a-kind on-ice experience with TJ Oshie at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday, August 19th from 4:00-6:00pm! (Session 1 will take place from 4:00pm – 5:00pm and session 2 will take place from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.) TJ has teamed up with AAA to remind you that while hockey takes focus and drive, you also need to focus when you drive. Run drills and test your skills with TJ as you learn the importance of keeping your eye on the goal – whether on the ice or on the road. This event is open to hockey players – both male and female – of all skill levels. Participants must be between the ages of 15 and 19 to participate. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver and a distracted driving pledge prior to taking the ice. Full gear is required. Players must submit a 2018-19 or 2019-20 USA Hockey number to participate. Visit http://www.usahockeyregistration.com if you need to purchase or retrieve your number for the season. Please contact Hockey@MedStarCapitalsIceplex.com with registratin questions. Registration fills quickly for this event. If this activity fills, please join the waitlist. If you register for this event, but are subsequently unable to attend, please contact Hockey@MedStarCapitalsIceplex.com, being sure to include the player’s name, so that another participant may be offered a spot.

Headline photo: Elizabeth Kong