BOOK FLIGHTS - ARRIVAL INTO GOTHENBURG  
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ADVERTISING
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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:

• Hotell Halland - Kungsbacka   
• Hotell Sarohus - Kungsbacka

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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	.	.	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	.
Adult 18+	Gothenburg OLD LG Lightnings	Team Planet Hockey	.	.	.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Kungsbacka Kings http://www.kungsbackakings.se/
• WestCoast Select www.laget.se/westcoasthockey
• Stocksunds IF www.lagsidan.se/stockan95
• Select Stars www.lagsidan.se/selectstars

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. 

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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).