Today's my day for posting....
Last year I took 31 kids to Sweden to play hockey, bandy, and take in Swedish culture. This fall I am doing the same. Kids will play hockey, bandy, visit Stockholm, go to a Swedish school, etc. Though this is MPLS*Park sponsored, last year I took kids from Eden Prairie, Hopkins, and Highland Central in addition to MPLS*Park kids.
The trip is to Vasteras, Sweden and it is from October 15-22 (MEA weekend, however kids will miss four days of school). Cost is approximately $1,500 (adjustments are made prior to the trip based on gifts, teamwear, etc.). Unlike other trips out there, I do not make money on this and it is planned as cost efficiently as possible.
I am looking for approximately 5-7 AAA level '94s or '95s that would like to make the trip with our group. In order to finalize our airfare costs, I need to have commitments by June 21st. Please review this information and e-mail me if your player or players from their team have interest.
Trip Information:
http://minneapolispark.pucksystems2.com ... e_2008.pdf
Live Blog we did last year to communicate with parents:
http://minneapolispark.pucksystems2.com/page/show/21596
Video of our trip from last year:
http://wcco.com/video/?id=39247@wcco.dayport.com
Article on Russian Hockey - We will play Bandy as well as hockey...this article explains how the Soviets became a World Power so fast:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/sport ... ref=slogin
Please feel free to PM me with any questions you might have.
94's or 95's - Sweden Trip
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