Here is an email from Glen today. I thought I would share it on the blog ...

There are almost no internet cafes in Kondopoga. I found 1 computer in a store way in the back row of the apartments.

Hockey has been amazing here for us. They have a beautiful rink that seats 3,000 but hardly any hockey. We coached their 5 to 11 year olds (40 of them) twice and played twice. Once against the over 35 and then their 15-17 year olds (it was their 1st game of the year).

Both games there were 500-600 people who payed 50 rubles each. We were up 6-1 on the over 35 then they tied it 6-6 then Brian scored with 8 seconds in the game. Last night we played the young guys and they scored on a penalty shot with 1 min let in the game to make it 4-3 and then an empty net goal. It was like they won the Stanley cup they were so happy. It was very cool to experience it. The crowd was going nuts in both games, even Russian flags waving. COOL!

Tonight we speak at a church (Andy will preach and Brian & Michael will give testimonies). Tomorrow night we'll play the young guys again and then our team takes the 3:30 am train to St Petes.

Our team is great, they are certainly wowed when we play. What is really cool is you see our Canadian grit. We have 10 skaters and Yasmine (who has played amazing and won the hearts of players and fans) and the Russian have 4 full lines.

Brenna is in Helsinki awaiting her Russian visa. She will hopefully join the team in St. Petersburg in a few days. Please pray for her: no visa problems and safe travels to St. Pete.

There may not be any more blog updates until the team gets to Perm and then we can expect some photos and more update.

Thanks for your prayers!

Lorrain