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PLANET HOCKEY RANCH
7 Day Resident
Hockey/Adventure 
SUPER Camp
Breckenridge, Colorado  USA


EUROPEAN HOCKEY TOURS
Tournaments, Camps, Site-seeing & more!  Teams now filling. 
Locations throughout Europe.

Tour Outline

BOOK FLIGHTS - ARRIVAL INTO GOTHENBURG  
Useful travel information.  more >>

ADVERTISING
Advertising on Jerseys available!  Great for small business owners or those who would like to see your logo in full sublimated color on all 2008 Team Planet Hockey jerseys.  Have your company logo printed onto all TEAM Planet Hockey jerseys to be worn in Europe and throughout the United States.  Receive a Free Jersey to frame and display in your office (includes a name and number on the back).  Packages starting at $300.  Please call/email Shawn Killian to discuss.  Space limited.  UPDATE:  as of February 20, 2008, we have only 4 more spots available.  

TOUR SCHEDULES
We are currently working on confirming all participating teams.  Once all teams are confirmed, we will finalize the ice schedule, then the tour schedule.  I expect tour schedules (game times, touring times, etc...) to be available in May.   

HOUSING FAMILIES
Our Swedish host families are all very exciting and are looking forward to July.  In May/June, we will connect you via email with your host family.  We encourge you to chat, exchange photos, etc. with your host family prior to your arrival in Gothenburg.

HOTELS
Below are two of the hotels we will be using (for non-players) during the tour:


HOCKEY

TEAMS CONFIRMED
Below is a list of teams confirmed as of 2/20/08.  We expect to confirm a few more teams in the coming weeks.

Teams Committed as of 2/20/08

Division


Sweden

USA

Denmark

Canada

Norway

Peewee
1996/97

Team Westcoast
Kungsbacka Kings

Team Planet Hockey

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Manglerud Stars
Bantam
1994/95

Team Westcoast
Kungsbacka Kings
Stocksunds if
Huddinge

Team Planet Hockey
Southeast US Selects

Rodovre Calgary Rockies Valerenga IL
Midget
1992/93

Team Westcoast
Kungsbacka Kings

Team Planet Hockey
Dallas Selects
Rodovre Calgary Rockies

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Adult
18+
Gothenburg OLD
LG Lightnings
Team Planet Hockey

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TEAM ROSTERS
Planet Hockey team rosters will be emailed out in May.  Here are the Planet Hockey teams currently confirmed:

  • Peewee Division - Team Planet Hockey USA
  • Bantam Division - Team Planet Hockey USA, Team Southeast Selects, Calgary Rockies
  • Midget Division - Team Planet Hockey USA, Texas Selects, Calgary Rockies
  • Adult Division - Team Planet Hockey USA

ARENAS
We will use two rinks during the tour:

  1. Primary Rink:  Kungsbacka Arena www.kungsbackakings.se
  2. Scandinavium Underground Arena - this is the practice rink that the pros will be using underneath the main rink (no ice in the summer...used for concerts and events).

PLANET HOCKEY CUP TOURNAMENT

  • Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 5 games.
  • Games will be 3 x 15 periods.  As needed, there will be an ice 'cut' between the 2nd & 3rd periods
  • This may change slightly to keep the tournament on schedule

SKILLS TRAINING/CAMP
Each Planet Hockey team will have 2-3 training sessions with European teams and coaches.  We also will train with the European teams off ice (typically pre-game warm-ups) as the schedule permits. 


ACTIVITIES - CONFIRMED
These 'non hockey' activities are confirmed and are included.  

PRO TRAINING
We will watch the Frolunda Indians (premiere Swedish Elite League team) train at the Scandinavium Arena.  (Photo of Scandinavium).  During these pre-season training sessions, we will see top Swedish Elite league players training as well as the local Gothenburg-born/raised NHL players such as:

  • Daniel Alfredsson - Ottawa Senators
  • Henrik Lundqvist - New York Rangers
  • Joel Lundqvist - Dallas Stars
  • Per Johan Axelsson - Boston Bruins
  • Fredrik Sjostrom - Phoneix Coyotes
  • Niklas Andersson - Ex New York Islanders

HOST FAMILY SWEDISH DINNER
This fun evening is hosted by your child's host family.  They are excited to share their Swedish culture by preparing an authentic Swedish dinner for all Planet Hockey family members at their home.  This includes Swedish food, games, wine, beer and more.  We encourage each family to bring a small gift for their housing family that is representitive of your city/state or region.

GOTHENBURG PASS
All non-players will receive a 'Gothenburg Pass' (unlimited bus and train pass).

LISEBERG
Northern Europe's largest amusment park with over 4 million visitors every year.  more >>

ELFSBORG FORTRESS - CASTLE DINNER
We will go by boat from Pier 5 (about 30 minutes) to this 15th century castle located just outside the  Gothenburg Harbour. The colorful history of this castle includes being the backdrop of many battles and wars throughout the 16th century and being a prison island from 1800 to 1905.  Today it is a popular tourist attraction.  Once we arrive on the island, we will have a guided tour followed by a 16th century dinner served by staff in 16th century attire.  more >>

PADDAN ARCHIPILAGO TOUR
One of our evenings, we will go out of Gothenburg to the Archipilago of Gotheborg with over 4,000 islands.  Here you visit old Swedish fishing villages.  more >>


ACTIVITIES - OPTIONAL
These 'non hockey' activities will be optional activities available as our final schedule permits.  Fees not included.

GOTHIA CUP
The Gothia Cup is the world's largest youth soccer tournament and will be going on while we are in Gothenburg.  Games will be played on soccer fields throughout Gothenburg involving more than 20,000 youth soccer players with teams from Brazil, Russia, Africa, throughout Europe and beyond.  During this time, professional soccer teams such as IFK Gothenburg (2 time European Cup winner) will play against Chelsea FC from England and the UK Premiere Team at the Ullivi (55,000 seat soccer/concert stadium next to the Schandinavium).  Once schedues are confirmed the professional games may be an optional adult event.

DENMARK
Take a day trip, via ferry or highspeed boat, to the town of Fredrikshavn, Denmark.  Here you can buy world famous schnapps, cheese, beer and crystal.  This will be offered as an optional day trip.

GOLF
Golf will be an available 'optional' activity for adults.  There are several world-class courses in the area including Hills Country Club (a European pro golf course).

KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL
A one day tour to the famous Kingdom of Crystal.  You will tour the factory and watch demonstrations on how they make the world famous Orrefors Crystal.  Also at Orrrefors Crystal the traditional Hop shop herring is served during the entertainment and glassblowing show.  During the dinner you will have the chance to blow your own glass and to engrave.  All guests will receive a gift from Orrefors Crystal.  The Crystal shop will be open and you may buy tax-free gifts.  This full day event will start from the hotel lobby at 07.00 AM and return at 21.00 PM.  more >>


OTHER TOUR INFORMATION

PASSPORTS
No passport, no tour!  All participants should look into travel advisories or possible additional paperwork/documents needed. 

US Citizens:  US Department of State website
Canadian citizens:  Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Canada

GENERAL GOTHENBURG INFORMATION
more >>

FUNDRAISING LETTER
Planet Hockey has put together an optional fundraising letter for all confirmed players.  download letter >>

PLAYER PACKAGE
2008 Planet Hockey Player Package - all players will receive (3) items:

  • Item # 1: Team Jersey - includes your name and number on back.  Custom sublimated and currently being designed. 
  • Item #2:  Team Socks - custom sublimated.
  • Item #3:  Either a team hooded sweatshirt or a team hat (to be determined by Planet Hockey). 

There will be much more information to come.  Welcome to TEAM Planet Hockey and we look forward to an amazing hockey tour in Sweden this summer.

Regards,
 

Shawn Killian
shawn@planethockey.com
Director - European Hockey Programs
Planet Hockey, Inc.

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