The Icelandic Canadian - 01.02.2007, Blaðsíða 18

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
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attention to what we were doing. Their for-
wards were now covering our defense
when we were attacking; they were passing
more quickly and were fore-checking with
zeal. Although the final score showed them
without a goal, the game was competitive.
The respect everyone showed for each
other at the conclusion was gratifying to
witness and as we left the arena to board
the vans for the trip back to Reykjavik,
there were tears and hugs and hugs and
tears.
The sun was shining on the trip back to
Reykjavik and the scenery was spectacular.
The driver’s made good time. Bjarni had
made arrangements for us to check into the
Cabin Hotel and had acquired a sport rate
which helped greatly with our budget. By
10:00 p.m. everyone was in bed and ready
for the trip home the next day.
The trip to Iceland was accomplished
only through the efforts of Bjarni
Gautason and the players of Skautafelag
Akureyrar. The Winnipeg Falcons
Women’s Hockey Club will never forget
the effort they put in to making our trip
financially possible and profoundly inter-
esting. The people of Akureyri were
incredibly warm and accommodating, as
were the hosts in Reykjavik. Atli
Asmundsson assisted greatly with his
encouragement and advice. Max Johnson at
Great Canadian Travel helped greatly in
the travel arrangements. Larry Finnson of
Glacial Water and V. Johnson of Wal-Mart
generously gave us the tools to raise money
for our sweaters. The Duck Dodgers Inc.
sponsored an athlete who needed help and
made a dream come true for her.
To all the people of Iceland who in lit-
tle ways made the trip fun and interesting,
we can only say - Thanks!