5/24/2021 Prague/Europe/Straka Update

Dear Prague Tournament Families and Straka Training Camps,

Thank you all for your patience through this very difficult year. We have been pivoting with our USA camps and sitting tight in the holding pattern with our partners in Prague waiting on all of the developing and fluid information concerning the pandemic/vaccines and European Travel in hopes to play in Prague this summer.

After speaking every two to three weeks throughout the year, we were given a final decision via our partner in Prague over the weekend.  She had all of the ice times/rinks/ European teams to compete against/hotels/transfers and all parts of package reserved and ready for us for 2021 and now will move to 2022.

” EU just yesterday announced a statement to open third countries. However there are still too many questions and possible situations that I decided to make the final decision and postpone the tournament to 2022. I am very sorry but the risk would be too big for our group with so many unknowns. I would prefer the tourism is already ongoing than stepping into it at the start ourselves. Therefore we have plenty of European teams reserved to play Pro Ambitions over Christmas vacation tournament and business as usual for 2022.”

As we have been speaking to families individually…here are the options we have presented and will continue to present  NOW with a new option…The Holiday Prague Tournament 2021.

Here are the options:

• Transfer to Prague Teams 2022( almost half of the players have already done this as they feared it would not be the full experience even if we were allowed to go in 2021)

• Use credits for any USA training(many folks have done this or even used a portion)

• Join us to play over the holidays 2021 details below or move to 2022 summer Prague Tournament Teams (age limitations have expanded due to covid19) or mixed bag of all of the options.

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Holiday Tournament details so families can book flights now or soon for best pricing:

Tournament Dec 28-30 can book your own flights and arrive on 26th or 27th

*Accommodation at Hotel Hilton Prague (http://www.hiltonprague.com) Prague for 5 nights

*Daily rich buffet style breakfast

*Daily dinner or lunch. Meals will be organized in arena restaurant or downtown or restaurants by the hotel. Ice water on the tables. Drinks not included.

*Motor coach for the whole stay per team and private guide

*Prague guided city tour and Terezin concentration camp excursion as a team

* 2 hours boat cruise on Vltava River with buffet dinner or lunch.

*1hour practice before the tournament

Price 2899$ per person

We look forward to hearing from everyone and working individually with each family as we have been doing. The Prague Tournament is truly the crown jewel of Pro Ambitions, we are very proud of the experience both culturally and athletically.

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We look forward to bringing our entire family over the holidays and next summer and meeting all of you.

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Please email me Christine Serowik at chs@proambitions.com

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Sincerely,

Christine and Jeff Serowik

Price per person – 2699$

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PRO AMBITIONS AT THE PRAGUE HOCKEY CUP

AUGUST 2018

Pro Ambitions Hockey competed in the Czech Hockey Challenge Cup (CHCC) for the sixth time in August 2019. The competition was excellent and included teams from Russia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Sweden, France and Canada. We are excited to return this summer with six Pro Ambitions Seal Teams. The 2021 CHCC will take place from August 2-August 8 in Prague, Czech Republic and will consist of one exhibition game before the tournament begins as well as five guaranteed games (15 minute stop time periods). Pro Ambitions will be fielding teams at the 2005/2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 levels for this year’s tournament. In addition to the hockey, all players, parents and guests participate in several scheduled events and sightseeing tours throughout the beautiful city of Prague. The official Tournament Party is one of the highlights of the trip and includes a catered dinner and refreshments capped off with a phenomenal fireworks display. A tour of a Crystal Factory and a Dinner Cruise on the Vltava River gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy the culture of the Czech Republic. There is ample time every day for anyone who wants to shop or sightsee on their own. Two meals are included daily and games are normally completed no later than 5:00pm which leaves plenty of time every day to enjoy Prague with your family and friends.

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What’s Included?

Prague Hockey Cup

August 2-8, 2021  Prague, Czech Republic

• Accommodation at Hotel Hilton Prague, BEAUTIFUL  hotel in walking distance to all old world sites on the river, restaurants, cafes, John Lennon Wall, Castles, amazing roof top lounge for happy hour for  all of the  Pro Ambitions teams and coaches daily  (http://www.hiltonprague.com/domovska-stranka.html) for 6 nights. We can help you if you would like to extend your stay at The Hilton on either end.
• Daily buffet style breakfast including omelet and pancake station, amazing food, we are very excited to be moving to THIS hotel for summer 2021 with American strong comforts and air conditioning and lots of ice and American full breakfast (we have eliminated other hotels we have tried over the years and feel very strongly about everyone’s happiness HERE at this hotel)
• Daily dinner or lunch. Meals will be organized in arena restaurant or downtown or restaurants by the hotel. We organize all of this 1-2 months prior when all families will get a full schedule of games practices, bus departure times, meals and excursions
• There is plenty of time for meals and exploring on your own as well. It is the perfect balance. You will love the trip, the competition, the hotel, the tour guide, the coaches, the excursions, the food.
• It is a first class cultural and hockey experience on all facets
• Fireworks Dinner Gala (proper dress required, collared shirts)at one of the old world hotels of the city. Courtyard buffet meet your European competitors. Beautiful buffet dinner, music, DJ, gelato, fireworks, amazing evening.
• Motor coach for your team for the whole stay. Each team/bus has a private guide with them the entire week all day, your coaches are with you all week to all excursions meals, intimate experience. You will love your guides and also get to know them well. They have been amazing trouble shooting individual family needs. We have been impressed with our tour guides and have requested all of the same ones from last summer.
• Prague guided city tour and the following excursions crystal factory, castle, river dinner cruise with all of The Pro Ambitions Teams, Concentration Camp (very emotional excursion). Awesome city to explore on your own as well. One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, hands down.
• Practice Aug. 2 before tourney starts.
• Prague Hockey Cup staff during the stay are at your disposal for questions.
• Rinks are conveniently located around the city, all within 10-30 minute drive.
• Tournament Jerseys/Socks/custom sublimated by Pro Ambitions and sponsored by Bauer.
• Tournament Bauer jackets and other swag available for purchase prior to trip
• Your gear will be mailed to you be careful in ordering proper size for tournament uniforms, more on this if you join us.
• All local taxes.
• Book your flights to arrive in Prague to join us at The Hilton on Aug 2 meaning your will be departing the USA on Aug 1 on an overnight flight of your choice. We have lowered the price to allow folks to purchase their own flights because we have found it preferred after analyzing the pros and cons of traveling as a group. There was not a savings for families and it is easier for them to chose their own travel. The hotel is 15 minutes from Prague airport, a short and inexpensive taxi ride.
• The competition is amazing. You will be playing teams from Russia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Ireland, Canada, UK, Slovakia, Germany and more.
• We have 6 professional coaches. Jeff Serowik, Founder of Pro Ambitions will be coaching a team again this year. Billy Jaffe, NHL analyst, will be coaching a team for the third year in a row. Larry Rooney, Garrett Allen, Mike Sones, and Chris Delaney. All of our coaches have a very extensive coaching resume and are fantastic with the kids. You will have a very personal experience with your coach and team. Each team has its own schedule of games and practices and excursions. Each team has their own coach bus and personal tour guide for the week. There are many times we convene as a group, especially “ happy hour” in the hotel daily with all of the parents…
• All players must have at least one parent or guardian travel with them, most families brought whole family

2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2005/2006 combined team – Coach Larry Rooney, Former PC Friar Teammate of Jeff Serowik-drafted Buffalo Sabres 5th round. Hd Coach Catholic Memorial

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2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2007’s – Coach Jeff Serowik, Retired NHL Player, Founder Pro Ambitions Hockey

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2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2008’s – Coach Chris Delaney, Boston College Level 5 Coach Heads up Denver Youth Hockey, Our most winning coach of the tourney in 2019.

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2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2009’s – Coach Garrett Allen Director of Operations for Pro Ambitions Hockey, head skill coach 6 years, four years of NCAA hockey at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, two seasons professionally in Sweden Division 2

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2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2010’s – Coach Mike Sones Director of Marketing for Pro Ambitions Hockey, head coach for 2 years, Assistant Coach at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth NCAA

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2020 Pro Ambitions Seal Team 2011’s – Coach Billy Jaffe NHL Analyst, fourth year coaching for us in Prague

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Please contact Jeff Serowik (js@proambitions.com) for any questions pertaining to the tournament or special requests you may have for your family.

Itinerary: Click here to see the itinerary

WE ARE STAYING AT THE PRAGUE HILTON ON THE RIVER

HOTEL WAS CAREFULLY SELECTED BY SEROWIK WHO HAS STAYED THERE PERSONALLY A WIN IN EVERY ASPECT INCLUDING LOCATION ACCOMMODATIONS SERVICE AND DINING

European flights typically depart the USA in the evening and arrive in Europe morning or midday the following day. Note that we will not be able to check into The Hilton Prague until 2pm Monday August 2, recommending folks depart the USA on Sunday Aug 1st (unless you will be making plans on your own to stay in Europe before or after the tourney). We will have a hospitality room set up with refreshments if you arrive at the hotel before 2pm. Our first practice will be Monday Aug 2nd between 3-6pm. Once we get the exact schedule of game and practice times closer to the tournament we will send all details out. Our first tournament games will be on Tuesday Aug 3rd. – Families can fly home Aug 8 Sunday Morning.

If you need help booking a flight please contact our preferred and trusted travel agent:
Kurt Galatas
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The Top Hockey Cities in Europe

1. Moscow, Russia
2. Zurich, Switzerland
3. Gothenburg, Sweden
4. Cologne, Germany
5. Helsinki, Finland
6. Pilsen, Czech Republic
7. Bern, Switzerland
8. Tampere, Finland
9. Prague, Czech Repbulic
10. Košice, Slovakia
11. Ufa, Russia
12. Kazan, Russia
13. Zug, Switzerland
14. Frankfurt, Germany
15. Gjøvik, Norway
16. Biel-Bienne, Switzerland
17. Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland
18. Tallinn, Estonia
19. Saratov, Russia
20. Landshut, Germany
21. Toruń, Poland
22. Bordeaux, France
23. Esbjerg, Denmark
24. Bremerhaven, Germany
25. Linkoping, Sweden
26. Kloten, Switzerland
27. Krefeld, Germany
28. Grenoble, France
29. Edinburgh, Scotland
30. Basel, Switzerland
31. Nordhorn, Germany
32. Balashikha, Russia
33. Davos, Switzerland
34. Sofia, Bulgaria
35. Canillo, Andorra
36. Vilnius, Lithuania
37. Székesfehérvár, Hungary
38. Budapest, Hungary
39. Lyon, France
40. Freiburg, Germany
41. Paisley, Scotland
42. Berlin, Germany

• How do I sign up to play for one of your teams?

You email Jeff Serowik (js@proambitions.com) TODAY.  Jeff will help guide you through the process.

• Who will we be playing?

Teams from all over Europe. Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ireland, Latvia, The Czech Republic and more.

• Can my son or daughter attend without a parent?

No. Each player must have one parent or guardian accompany them. Most players last summer brought their entire family. We welcome that and plan for all of them.

• Where will we stay?

All of our teams will stay together at The Hilton Prague. Located right on the river. Last year we realized which hotel would be best for our group. We as Americans want a full American breakfast, strong air conditioned rooms, ICE in our drinks are a few things to name a few that were a challenge at the historic hotel we chose last year. We know everyone will love The Hilton Prague.

• Who coaches our teams?

We have professional coaches. Jeff Serowik, Founder of Pro Ambitions will be coaching a team again this year. Billy Jaffe, NHL analyst, will be coaching a team for the third year in a row. Matt Nee, The Red Bull German Youth Coach Development Team Coach will be back, Big Mike and more. You have a very personal experience with your coach and team. Each team has its own schedule of games and practices and excursions. Each team has their own coach bus and personal tour guide for the week. There are many times we convene as a group, especially “ happy hour” in the hotel daily with all of the parents…

• The week is carefully well planned. How does it work?

Every team has a detailed daily schedule. It is extremely organized. Every team will have a daily game. We utilize three different rinks around Prague. Each team will have an excursion and game daily, again at different times. Breakfast and Happy Hour in the late afternoon is a time when you will see parents and coaches and players and parents from all of the teams back at the hotel but during the day each team was off in a different direction with their parent or family.

• What are the excursions in Prague?

-Dinner and cocktail river cruise. This is awesome. -Terezin Holocaust Concentration camp. Theresienstadt concentration camp, also referred to asTheresienstadt ghetto, was a concentration camp established by the SS during World War II in the garrison cityof Terezín (German: Theresienstadt), located in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. This is a very moving experience. -Glass blowing factory outside of Prague. -Private guided city walking tour. The city is absolutely beautiful -The John Lennon Wall -Celebration Dinner Party Gala for all teams from all over the world with the most incredible fireworks. This took place at our hotel last summer, where it will take place again. In the historic courtyard of the hotel. It is an amazing display of fireworks and celebration. We, as Americans, were in shock at the magnitude of the fireworks in a small space. Something that would never be allowed her in The States.

• What are the excursions in Prague?

Yes. Plenty of time to go out on your own to dinner. Now that we are staying at The Hilton. You are in the heart of the old world city. Walking to beautiful restaurant and cafes. Amazing location. You will love it. Also you will find that your dollar goes very far in The Czech Republic which is refreshing. Beers and Beer Gardens everywhere. We only have two dinners planned as a group. A few lunches. And breakfasts daily. You will enjoy exploring the beautiful city on your own or with teammates and families. You will make a lot of new friends.

• Meeting your new teammates from across The Nation. How is this experience?

It was amazing. You have met friends both players and parents for life. Hockey people are great people. Many of our kids from last summer want to come back with the same exact team to compete again. It was awesome. The kids and parents were THE BEST.

• How is the competition?

High level. As we have said before some of the teams are incredibly skilled. A few of our teams lost to Russian and Czech teams with scores of 22-3 and 12-2. Although this was a horrible beating, players, families and coaches were amazed by the skill and organization of their hockey systems. The style of hockey is very different in Europe. We epitomize American grit. The Europeans play with more finesse and focus on technicality of finite hockey skills. We have hired the Russian and Czech coach along with Sweden’s top youth hockey skill developer to train our American players next spring and summer at three locations. Italy Sweden and Prague. This is a different experience, focusing on individual training.

• Will this make me a better hockey player?

100 percent Yes. This experience is culturally and athletically an eye opener.

• What is the uniform for tournament play?

Included is a game and practice jersey. Custom Bauer. Custom Bauer Tournament tees and jackets and baseball hats as well. We must look good to play good. We make our presence known. The Americans are here to compete with our flag on our jerseys. Awesome.

• Who can help me make travel arrangements?

If you need help booking a flight please contact our preferred and trusted travel agent:
Kurt Galatas
Travel1@tvl1.net
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617-359-5644 c

Jeff,

Hope all is well – we had a great time in Prague as a family and grateful to you for the experience.

Best Regards,

Joe Farro

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Good Evening Jeff and Mike,

Well it’s been a week since we’ve returned from Prague, CZ. Although it is my second trip in a year to that beautiful city, what was much more captivating was the sportsmanship and cohesiveness of the makeshift team. And what pulled at my heartstrings and left me speechless was the kindness and support that the players and their parents showed to our son Jewels. We travel a LOT, but this trip was particularly tough on Jewels. Yes he has autism, and yes we frequent large cities like New York, Philadelphia and even LA. What was new was the amount of time spent at hockey rinks, Also being on a bus with the players and families. Despite his challenges, Jewels bonded with parents and players alike. Eloping was very difficult for us, as he’s older and faster. I’m sure as a parent, you know how scary it is to have a child missing. We are extremely grateful to every single individual who was on our bus, to the young men and their parents who helped out during the week.

Your lovely wife was gracious and extremely encouraging. Sometimes we wonder whether to take Jewels to certain places. In the end we know we did the right thing. As we packed our bags for our journey back home, Jewels let us know that he wanted to be back on the bus with the ProAmbitions hockey team, and he wanted to go to the hockey rink. He wanted those suitcases unpacked.

Dave and I particularly appreciate the feedback concerning Nathaniel’s development as he enters the high school scene. He is a caring and considerate boy, fast becoming an adult. He bonded seamlessly with members of the team that a few days prior were total strangers.

We can truly say that playing with the ProAmbitions team in Prague was the highlight of not only our summer, but of the entire year. Thank you for the memories. In just a few weeks, Nathaniel will have another shot at playing hockey with some of the boys he met in Prague. And I, mom from the Caribbean, look forward to cheering him on in a freezing hockey rink at the Boston Breakout tournament.

Take good care; until next year. And do enjoy what remains of summer 2019.

Sincerely,

Mary and David Harrison

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Thank you Jeff for the great opportunity that we had in Prague, although Hammad got injured, we had a blast, Coach Sones was awesome, and if we have an opportunity to do Prague again, we would very happy to go again. Thank you, Jeff, great tournament and opportunity, he had a great time.

Hameed Khan

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Jeff, I want to thank you for the wonderful trip you put together every year for these boys. John has the time of his life and we are so happy he went with you.

Enjoy the rest of Summer.

Best,

Cindy and Joe Joyce

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Jeff

I just wanted to thank you for putting together the Prague trip. Our family had a great time and made memories our kids will always have. We had an 04, 06 and 07 playing and we were able to balance each kids time with their teams as well as separate family time at places like the Prague zoo. Everything was organized, the guides were top notch and it could not have gone more smoothly.

Thanks to Michael for answering all my questions ahead of time and for Garrett and Billy for coaching. All of my kids received positive feedback and coaching, which was great. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone that wants to see a beautiful city and also enjoy some local hockey.

Thank you again,

Margie

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My son, who is a 2004 Goalie and I attended the 2016 Czech Challenge Cup in Prague in August. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. ProAmbitions did a tremendous job coordinating all the transportation, meals and sightseeing. The hockey experience was amazing. It was great for our USA kids to witness international hockey. The hockey community in the Czech Republic was very cordial and made our visit very enjoyable. I would recommend the trip

Steve Sullivan and (Alec Sullivan) Reading, Massachusetts Best, Steven R. Sullivan

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The Pro Ambitions Prague trip was the perfect balance of hockey and international travel. The competition was great, families were amazing and seeing a new European city was a lifetime experience. It was a trip my family will never forget. Thank you for including us!

Thanks Pro Ambitions The Madden Family!

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Thanks so much for taking all of them! Best tournament for meeting great kids and people!!! Hope to watch our kids play together again!!

Patty

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The Dunnes had a terrific experience, and good luck to all the boys with their upcoming seasons.

Warm regards to all, Chris & Kelly Dunne

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Jeff, Thank you so much for giving Indiana an experience he will cherish the rest of his life. He made lifelong friends on the trip and I did as well. It was great hockey and every game we had was competitive- which is all you can ask for. Indy and I really enjoyed meeting your amazing wife and daughter and wish her the best of luck at Harvard. Indy is friends with her on all social media and will be keeping a close eye on her and cheering her on! ALL the Best until our next great adventure.

Melanie and Indy

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Hi All, It was greeting meeting everyone. Casey had a great time. I posted about 150 pictures up on my website. You can find them at 85×200.com under the Spring Hockey tab. Feel free to download and share however you like.

Hope to run into you again Thom

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No doubt Zach and I had an absolute blast. I called Zach’s group the Posse. The boys jelled so well they had a ball walking together to the pizza place and probably knows that hotel from rooftop to basement. Testosterone kicked in at these games. Confidence was there but we obviously were also playing against referees. One game had if I am not mistaken almost or over 21 minutes total in penalties for the game. Zack loved all the penalty kills he skated. Zach says the boys plan to reunite for next summer. I told him it is up to the parents. On that thought, count the Cestero’s in for Sweden and Prague maybe even Italy. This time wife Milli has to come.

AlohaJohn

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Bob, Just wanted to put in writing and let you know Dominik and I had a great time with Pro Ambitions in Prague. Your PA team and event planners were super with the weeks events and Darina did a fantastic job meeting and following up with everyone. Especially want to let you know that our coach, Matt Nee was amazing the whole trip and really made our experience both on and off the ice a memorable one. From him running our two practices seamlessly after just arriving and incessantly ‘coaching’ our boys from the bench it was a great hockey experience. Even more importantly, I witnessed Matt bonding with each and every kid on our ’07 team off the ice; not picking any favorites in the short time we had together – which after experiencing dozens of coaches I can say is a rare thing. Even with his wife and new baby there, Matt went out of his way to always be with the team for everything and every ride. I think I can speak for our entire ’07 families in that Pro Ambitions has a great asset in Coach Matt.

Best Regards, Darren Braude

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Hi Jeff, We had an amazing time in Prague and couldn’t have imagined having a better coach than Matt! Thank you so much for the opportunity for Evan to play on the 07 Seal Team!! We are very interested in the Italy opportunity in April! We look for to additional communication!

Thank you again – we couldn’t have imagined a better experience!! Barbara Noble

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Jeff and ProAmbitions Prague team I wanted to thank you for a truly wonderful weak. As you stated we had some challenges that we had to overcome. We were one of the families that got their equipment on Tuesday as it arrived during the 1st period of our first game. Your wife, Dairine and your team behind the scenes went above and beyond to assist us in getting his equipment back. My wife Ami and I can’t thank everyone enough! With that said, I think that losing the equipment for two days, helped our team create a tighter bond. Everyone on our team and families on other teams immediately started offering up extra equipment. Next thing I knew we had skates, elbow pads, shoulder pads, pants and a stick. If I had to purchase equipment it would have been very limited due to the generosity of everyone on the trip. Ultimately we did not as Dairine came flying up to the rink and the crisis was averted. Brett has been speaking non-stop with his Prague teammates since getting back and not only do they want to play in another overseas tournament together they want to attend an overnight camp together. A unique bond for life. Having Billy as a coach was a real treat as the boys loved playing for him. We had a trip of a trip of a lifetime and it was directly related to all the little things you and your staff did!

Thanks, Chris, Ami, Anna and Brett Edgren

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Good Morning! I just wanted to tell you our family had an amazing time last week. Not only was the city beautiful, but the hockey was great. Brendan loved every minute on ice and we discovered that our forward might just be a natural born defenseman— knew there was a reason we still send him to your defense camp every summer as a forward. We enjoyed our time so much, that Brendan is already talking about getting his buddies to come along next summer. Mike was a great coach. Brendan liked him so much that when I just mentioned he’d be coaching an 06 team in Italy, he asked if he could play down again— so if 05’s are allowed, count him in … as a D 🙂

Best Hillary Morrissy

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Jeff , Just wanted to tell you how much fun the Boys had in Prague playing hockey and making new friends. It was a family experience we will never forget ! The hockey was awesome and I think the European style was very important for them to get to play and experience first hand . Maura and I also made a lot of new friends including your Wife and daughter! If you get a 03 & 05 team together for Italy next summer count the Casey’s in ! Hope to see you at the club sometime soon .

Very Best , Tom

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Hello. How are you?
I wish you can remember me.
Time is too fast.
We had such a great time in Praha , Thank you !
We’re happy with you and good friends.
I’m thinking about that Brian transfers his school in Canada to another school in USA.
If you don’t mind, could you help us?
I’ll be happy to hear any tips or information from you.
Thank you so much !!

sincerely
Hanna hyojung Kim

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Hi Jeff!

I wanted to share these pictures with you. Jason, Shane, Brodie, Jack and Josh all played together on the 06 team this past summer in Prague! The parents and kids have all have stayed in contact, and we were all able to see each other in Marlboro today! These kids represent three different teams on both the East and West coast. They will be forever friends after playing together in Prague. Thank you for the opportunity. I’m trying to convince them to join us in Sweden/Finland!

Hope to see you soon,

JoAnna and Josh

 

Larry, have you worked with Jeff before? He is one of the few men in this whole big hockey world that TRULY CARES about everyone of his players. He is an exceptional human that is a gem among the unfortunate money grab that has gone on in the hockey system in our area(Massachusetts). I think the trip was excellent for our son on many levels:

1. Chance to go to Europe

2. Thrill and excitement of playing teams from other countries on the Russian/Czech turf: John just wanted to beat them from the rivalry that dates back from so long ago in US history. I think this was one of the best parts for him: He has loved the Herb Brooks story and watched Miracle so many times. In a way it let him be a part of this History.

3. Gave him a sense of self in this huge hockey world: showed him that he can play at a level against the Czech team AND WIN!

4.His Team Camaraderie Has been formed with players all over US that I believe will be life long friends. They formed a STRONG bond. They are STILL in a group chat after 13 months later and they see each other at major tournaments or camps and root for each other’s success. When they see each other it is the unspoken connection there always.

5. They left me home and it was a good thing because his Dad let him run the streets of Prague with his team and BOY 😭😩😳😂did they have fun. THE STORIES are endless and priceless!!!!!

6. He begs me to go again all the time !

So yes the trip is amazing and your son will gain much from it. I hope this helps. Reach out if you need anything else or any specific questions to my husband.

Cindy