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Does the idea of playing ice hockey overseas in Europe excite you? Playing Hockey in Europe is amazing…on the ice, there are high-quality hockey leagues across the continent from France/UK all the way over to the East in the KHL (Russia) and from powerhouse hockey countries in the north in Scandinavia (Sweden, Finland, etc)….down to the Alps & Mediterranean regions. Off the ice, day-to-day life is steeped in rich culture, beautiful architecture, and history… When you blend the hockey in Europe with the off-ice experience…it's pretty awesome. Whether you are a hockey player with ...

A podcast for those interested in European draft-eligible prospects and player development. Hosted by Jeff Rea and featuring Mik Portoni of Draftin Europe. We discuss tournaments such as the WJC, U18WCs, and Hlinka Gretzky Cup. We share information specific to Central European prospects, and focus our attention on the NL, SL, DEL, U20E, and DNL. We speak candidly with coaches, players, scouts, agents, event organisers, and parents from around the world about player development and pathways to the NCAA and the NL. We hope you enjoy!

During the height of the Cold War, a group of small-town young men would lead their underdog hockey team from the little country of Czechoslovakia against the Soviet Union, the juggernaut in their sport. As they battled on the ice, the young players would keep their people's quest for freedom alive, and forge a way to fight back against the authoritarian forces that sought to crush them. Freedom to Win tells a story that ranges from iconic moments in history to courageous individual stories.