Day 10 - Almost the end

 Our last day in Gothenburg started with a sleep in and then farewell lunch at noon. Chicken alfredo pasta, meatloaf and roasted potatoes was on the menu. Dessert was chocolate brownies with fresh whipping cream. Everyone enjoyed lunch. 

After the meal Coach Joe and I handed out awards to all the boys as well as a custom Crescent pin representing Canada and Crescent together.  Each award was carefully crafted to reflect the players humorous personalities. It was a lot of fun. The players in turn gave Coach Volpe and Coach Johnson a Malmö jersey signed by each player. What a great keepsake. 

At 2PM most of the group traveled to the Scandinavium Area for the Bronze medal went out for dinner after and returned for the Gold match between Sweden and the USA. What incredible games. A huge comeback for the Czechs over Finland to win 8-5 and at 730 PM the USA defeated Sweden 6-2 even though Sweden outplayed the USA for the majority of the game. The skill level was incredible.  

We are all back at the hotel now with our alarms set for 245 AM as the bus departs at 330 AM. 

It's time to say goodbye to Sweden. What an incredible experience for me, Coach Joe, the parents and especially the boys. I'm sure they will remember this trip for ever.

For the last time,  Godnatt!






































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