This past
weekend, the team converged on to South Bend, Indiana for a final training camp
before our departure to Israel in a few weeks.
We were able to cram in two practices as well as two games against a
local men’s team in just over 48 hours there.
It was a good test for us in terms of stamina since we will be exposed
to five hard-fought games in as many days during the tournament. Overall, the weekend was a success as we continued to familiarize ourselves with one
another’s idiosyncrasies on the ice.
Additionally, we had some good off ice gatherings to get to know one another on a more personal level, which always enhances a team’s ability to
develop that deeper bond. One of those gatherings included watching Game 5 of the Stanley Cup, which sparked some of the fun banter between teammates that are Hawks fans vs. those that are B's fans. And staying on the topic of Stanley Cup playoffs, it looked like with only a couple of minutes left in Game 6 that there surely was going to be a Game 7. However, the Hawks only needed a swift 17 seconds to turn the tables and shut the door on the B's. It just makes one realize how quickly a game can turn - for better or for worse.
On another note,
we all owe an enormous ‘thanks’ to the Lerman family for setting up just a
wonderful weekend of hockey! They were
the most gracious hosts, and we all sincerely appreciate their hospitality and
generosity.
The
excitement is building each day as we get closer to boarding the plane to head
overseas. Everyone has been, and will be,
working hard over the next few weeks to be in the best shape possible before we
meet again in Jerusalem for the Opening Ceremonies.
Thanks for
checking in on this post, and check back again for further updates!
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