We lost our season opener on Saturday 6-1. The rink was an hour away and sat about 2,000 people. The other team was more skilled than us and most of the game was spent in our defensive zone. Our team also did not play well at all. We kept up with them in the first period and went into the second trailing 1-0. I hit the post on a one-timer on a power-play in the first. In the second period, we fell apart and they put in three goals. In the 19th minute of the second, I had a high hit and the player went down grabbing his face and screaming. They gave me a 10-2 penalty for contact to the head. Similar to European soccer, there was a lot of acting on the part of both teams. After the game, our coach made us go on a run. At practice the next day, we skated for about 15 minutes. Our next game is on Saturday.
We have yet to get the internet and cable set up in our apartment. Sean leaves for his sister's wedding on Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 14, 2010
Sean and I moved into our apartment last Thursday. The apartment is located in Medborgarplatsen in Sodermalm. Its in the southern part of the city and a few subway stops from the heart of the city. The apartment is a two bedroom, one bathroom and it is unfurnished. Sean and I slept on the floor on Thursday night, which was uncomfortable, but we were glad to finally have a place of our own.
My parents came on Friday night, so I slept in their hotel. Sean slept at one of his friend's apartments. On Saturday, we went to Ikea to buy beds, kitchen supplies, dressers, etc. The whole operation there was so efficient and organized. We packed what we could in the car and the rest was schedule to be delivered that night. We walked around Gamla Stan that afternoon, which is the oldest part of the city. We saw the castle and the narrowest street in the city- 38 inches wide.
On Sunday, we went to Sean's game at the Nacka Ishal. A soccer game happened to take place right next to the rink, which was pretty cool to watch. Sean had 2 goals and 1 assist in a 3-3 tie. After the game we went out to dinner with John Magnusson and his family at an Italian restaurant close to Nacka. Sean and I said goodbye to my parents that night, as their flight was early in the morning the next day. My parents came at the perfect time because they were able to help us furnish the apartment. The apartment is complete except we are without television and internet.
My next game is this Sunday. Sean has his season opener tomorrow night.
My parents came on Friday night, so I slept in their hotel. Sean slept at one of his friend's apartments. On Saturday, we went to Ikea to buy beds, kitchen supplies, dressers, etc. The whole operation there was so efficient and organized. We packed what we could in the car and the rest was schedule to be delivered that night. We walked around Gamla Stan that afternoon, which is the oldest part of the city. We saw the castle and the narrowest street in the city- 38 inches wide.
On Sunday, we went to Sean's game at the Nacka Ishal. A soccer game happened to take place right next to the rink, which was pretty cool to watch. Sean had 2 goals and 1 assist in a 3-3 tie. After the game we went out to dinner with John Magnusson and his family at an Italian restaurant close to Nacka. Sean and I said goodbye to my parents that night, as their flight was early in the morning the next day. My parents came at the perfect time because they were able to help us furnish the apartment. The apartment is complete except we are without television and internet.
My next game is this Sunday. Sean has his season opener tomorrow night.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7, 2010
From Friday afternoon until Tuesday morning, I stayed with my teammate, Robin. He lives in Tyreso Strand, which is a 40 minute drive southeast of the city. His house is in the woods and overlooks the Baltic Sea. I slept in Robin's old room, which was nice. Robin's grandmother was also staying at the house, which was pretty interesting. Her english was surprisingly sufficient. On Saturday, Robin and his parents went to a wedding in the city, so I was alone at the house all day. It was hard to keep myself busy, but the day eventually ended. On Sunday, I had a home game against a team from the west coast of Sweden. They were probably the weakest team we have played so far. However, they were feisty and a couple fights erupted. We won 5-2 (EN).
I met Sean and Johan (Sean's teammate) in the city on Monday afternoon. The men's team played in a weekend tournament three hours away. They won both games. After lunch, we went to Johan's apartment in Medborgarplatsen. Johan has a one bedroom studio and it is tiny, but its in a great location. Sean and I can really appreciate how lucky Johan is to have this apartment, because after 24 days, we still are homeless. We are back in a hotel- this time we're in the Rica Hotel in the city. We looked at an apartment today near the Globe with Sean's manager, Tony, who is a character. It was in a dreary complex and it did not have a working bathroom. Yet, Sean and I were seriously considering taking it because at this point, we'll take anything that we can get. We told the landlord that we will give him an answer by the end of the week. Tomorrow, we're looking at three apartments in Sodermalm, which is a district in the city. Sean and I are hopeful that we can move in tomorrow and finally unpack our bags.
My parents are coming on Friday which will be great. My next game is on September 19th.
I met Sean and Johan (Sean's teammate) in the city on Monday afternoon. The men's team played in a weekend tournament three hours away. They won both games. After lunch, we went to Johan's apartment in Medborgarplatsen. Johan has a one bedroom studio and it is tiny, but its in a great location. Sean and I can really appreciate how lucky Johan is to have this apartment, because after 24 days, we still are homeless. We are back in a hotel- this time we're in the Rica Hotel in the city. We looked at an apartment today near the Globe with Sean's manager, Tony, who is a character. It was in a dreary complex and it did not have a working bathroom. Yet, Sean and I were seriously considering taking it because at this point, we'll take anything that we can get. We told the landlord that we will give him an answer by the end of the week. Tomorrow, we're looking at three apartments in Sodermalm, which is a district in the city. Sean and I are hopeful that we can move in tomorrow and finally unpack our bags.
My parents are coming on Friday which will be great. My next game is on September 19th.
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