Posted on behalf of: [log in to unmask] ("Julia Ashmun")
Please direct all questions to her...thanks
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THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!
The Russian National Women's Ice Hockey Team
to play five Exhibition Games at MIT on March 22-26
The Russian National Women's Ice Hockey Team is comprised of the best women
hockey players in Russia. The Russian National team is competing in
tournaments in Europe, Asia, and North America in preparation for the 1998
Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Boston has been included in the itinerary
because it has some of the best women's ice hockey in the United States, and
many of the US National skaters will be chosen from the NorthEast. Five
exhibition games will be played against local teams at MIT (Johnson Athletic
Center) on March 22-25th at 8pm and Saturday at 12pm. Admission is free.
As you know, the economic situation in Russian has continued to deteriorate,
making it very difficult for the Russian team to travel to international
tournaments and even to acquire adequate hockey equipment. In most countries,
including our own, women's sports receive far less funding and sponsorship
than men's sports. In additional, the average worker in Russia earns $300 a
year. Without international hockey experience, this team will fail to qualify
for the Olympics. This inequity is not in spirit of the Olympics and CAN be
corrected with our support. Fund raising efforts have been undertaken and
some money has been raised from local area players and businesses to cover
some of the team's expenses. But donations, contributions, and sponsorships
are still needed ($15, $25, $50, $100, or any amount). For further
information contact: Julia at email address <[log in to unmask]>
or send contributions to Julia Ashmun, 21 Seavey Rd, Danville, NH 03819
payable to "Women's Ice Hockey Fund".
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Matthew Sullivan Northeastern U. |
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