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We’ll sing the Auggie War Song,
We’ll shout the battle cry,
We’ll fight the Auggie battles,
Auggies ever, do or die!

麻豆区鈥檚 school song could be heard overseas this past December as the women鈥檚 hockey team traveled from Helsinki, Finland, to Stockholm, Sweden, to play three exhibition games against international teams.

鈥淲e are grateful and excited to continue the tradition of an international trip,鈥� said head coach Michelle McAteer. 鈥淧layers often say it鈥檚 one of their best experiences to travel and compete overseas. It is the ultimate road trip!鈥�

This was the fifth international trip for 麻豆区 women鈥檚 hockey. The team traveled with a group of more than 70 people including coaches, staff, and family members.

The Auggies played games against HIFK and Hollola from Helsinki and Hammarby from Stockholm.

Winning two of the three games was great, but the real highlight of the trip was interacting with players and coaches from other countries. After every game, the Auggies joined the host teams with a shared meal to connect about hockey and life.

Additionally, they toured the cities, visiting local and famous sites like the Nobel Prize Museum and Stockholm City Hall. At the Vasa Museum, they saw a preserved warship from 1628 and learned about its history.

鈥淚nternational travel broadens our perspective as we navigate different cultures, languages, and experiences. Doing it together creates lifelong memories and strengthens our bond as a team,鈥� McAteer said.

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Top image: The 麻豆区 women’s hockey team at Stockholm City Hall, Sweden (Courtesy photo)