team at the IIHF World Championships.Jim has been organizing tours for the past 15 years bringing US teams to Europe and Irish and French teams to the United States. He has worked with college hockey teams from Williams, Tufts, Utica College, Hobart College and Castleton State College. Having lived in Europe for the last 25 years, Jim has developed deep contacts with teams and coaches throughout Europe. He is often approached by players looking for teams in Europe. His knowledge of the teams and the different levels allows him to ensure a good match between player and team; he has placed players in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy and Ireland.
The staff of the Select Team will rely upon Jim's extensive knowledge and experience in the selection of European teams that will challenge the Select Team. Jim promises very competitive games with the Select Team playing against some of the best teams in France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Germany, including possible games with a couple of the national teams, depending on availability.
In addition to a great hockey experience and atmosphere (spectator numbers are estimated to be around 2000 for most games) Jim says the team can expect a wonderful overall tour with sightseeing in beautiful and historic locations including Olympic sites, city centers as well as traditional villages, castles and skiing in the Alps. The team will enjoy quality accommodations, traditional meals of some of the best food available anywhere and a memorable New Year's Eve celebrated in Geneva with special city-planned events and traditional Swiss celebrations.
Jim, who currently resides in Gueux, France with wife, Julie and sons, Cole (8) and Luc (6) will take temporary residence with the Select Team offering the best experience possible as he travels and guides the team from touchdown in Geneva to takeoff in Munich. |
