Minneapolis Restaurateur Hosts Mongolian Youth Hockey Players
Minneapolis restaurateur Billy Sushi hosting 4 youth hockey players from Mongolia
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Billy Sushi, a restaurateur in Minneapolis, is hosting four youth hockey players and two coaches from Mongolia, providing them with a unique opportunity to experience Minnesota's hockey culture. The players, aged 13 to 15, have been practicing intensively and even competed in a local tournament.
- 01Billy Sushi discovered the players while visiting Mongolia and invited them to Minnesota.
- 02The players are experiencing Minnesota's hockey culture, which is vastly different from their home in Mongolia.
- 03They have been practicing twice daily and recently placed third in a tournament at Minnetonka High School.
- 04The players met NHL stars Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy during their visit.
- 05The outdoor rinks in Mongolia are only available for three months each year, making this trip significant for their development.
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Billy Sushi, a well-known restaurateur in Minneapolis, is hosting four youth hockey players and two coaches from Mongolia, having discovered them during a visit to his home country. The players, aged 13 to 15, were amazed by the pristine ice rinks in Minnesota, contrasting sharply with their experience of outdoor rinks in Baganuur, Mongolia, which are only operational for three months each year. Since their arrival, the players have been practicing twice a day with the local Pro Hybrid development program and recently secured third place in a tournament at Minnetonka High School. Coach Brendan Cook expressed that the players are eager to learn and experience the hockey culture that is deeply embedded in Minnesota communities. Their trip also included a memorable encounter with NHL players Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, enhancing their experience in the State of Hockey.
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The visit highlights the cultural exchange and development opportunities for youth hockey players from Mongolia.
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