German Invasion

Today we faced the best team we have played yet, and lost 4-0. We did have some good chances to score, especially in the first period, but our young team got a little down after we started losing. The positive note today was that we did have the opportunity late in the game to use more of our bench and get some younger players some much needed game experience.

Tomorrow we will face Russia again in our final game of the tournament. They have won all of their games except for the tie with us two days ago. It will be a big challenge to refocus our young team and battle through the weariness of legs that will be playing in their fifth straight game.

Sorry this blog is short, but it has been a busy day, and it is late. I have spent my free time today finishing the team's training schedule prior to the team's month long trip to Finland on November 3rd. As it has been a short post, I should at least include a picture. Below are two players (Yu Bo Wei on the left and Tang Liang on the right) online in the players meeting room where there is internet access.



Signing off again from China, but coming soon, "Ryan in Finland"....