BATTLE OF BOSTON HOCKEY SHOWCASE! Boston, May 7 May 13, 2019

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1 BATTLE OF BOSTON HOCKEY SHOWCASE! Boston, May 7 May 13, 2019 European male players born This trip is an outstanding athletic educational experience. Players are given firsthand information regarding what the requirements are to play College and Junior hockey in North America. This experience and information will guide you in making the decision as to where you may choose to pursue your next step in your future hockey career. We strive to make sure that players understand what their opportunities may be! Spaces are open to all European players, but spaces are limited so register early. We will bring 3 teams with us this year with a maximum of 27 forwards, 18 defenders and 6 goalies. Making sure that everyone gets a lot of playing time and exposure. The trip does not only consist of playing in the Battle of Boston Tournament. We will arrive early to give you the opportunity to visit Colleges and/or Prep Schools, listen to interesting lectures from NHL and NCAA players. There is a minimum of 1 practice and 1 exhibition game and a guarantee of 3 games minimum in the tournament. Many of the players who have attended the Showcase in the past have had offers from NCAA schools as well as USHL, NAHL, NCDC, EHL, USPHL, AJHL, WSHL Tier III and prep school programs. Two former alumni have also been drafted and are currently playing in the NHL. *****

2 INFORMATION The investment for the trip is SEK A non refundable deposit of SEK is paid at time of registration and the rest is invoiced 8 weeks prior to the trip and must be paid in full before arrival in Boston. If payment has not been received the player will not be able to play in the tournament. Players looking to arrive earlier and or staying later may do so on their own expense. This is included in the fee: 6 nights accommodation (double/triple room) including breakfast at Hyatt, Braintree, Boston Tournament fee Practice ice (training session and exhibition game) Ground transportation to and from the airport (at specific times) All ground transportation to the arenas and venues Lectures and seminars Visit to college and/or boarding/prep schools This is not included in the fee: Flights/airfare to and from Boston Lunch and dinner Spending money Insurance - all players must have their own insurance Players will need to arrive in Boston no later than May 7th and can look at booking return flights on May 13th. Please do not book your ticket until a final confirmation is sent out. PRELIMINARY ITINERARY: (finalized and detailed itinerary will be mailed out approx. 1-2 week prior to arrival.) Tue May 7: Wed May 8: Thur May 9: Fri May 10: Sat May 11: Arrival and check into hotel. Global Hockey Connection buss will leave Boston Logan, Terminal E, at 4pm and 9pm. Educational lectures, college and/or boarding/prep school visits. Practice and exhibition game. Tournament / meetings with scouts and schools. Tournament / meetings with scouts and schools. Sun May 12: Playoffs / Sightseeing / Shopping. Mon May 13: Check out and airport and back home. REGISTRATION: Please klick HERE to register! ( ) If you have any questions, please contact Joakim Frisk at joakim.frisk@bluechip.nu * Bluechip reserves the right to make changes to the Showcase. *

3 BEANTOWN CLASSIC WOMENS HOCKEY SHOWCASE! Boston, July , 2019 Female players born This trip is an outstanding athletic educational experience. Players are given firsthand information regarding what the requirements are to play College and Prep Hockey in North America. This experience and information will guide you in making the decision as to where you may choose to pursue your next step in your future hockey career. We strive to make sure that players understand what their opportunities may be! Spaces are open to all European players, but spaces are limited so register early! We will bring a maximum of 2 teams with us this year with a maximum of 18 forwards, 12 defenders and 4 goalies. Making sure that everyone gets a lot of playing time and exposure. The trip does not only consist of playing in the Beantown Classic Tournament. We will arrive early to give you the opportunity to experience life at a college. We will stay in dorms at Plymouth State University, NH and practice and scrimmage at their facilities. This is a great opportunity to experience what life is like at a college. We will also visit Colleges and/or Prep Schools, listen to interesting lectures and have at least a minimum of 2 practice and 1 exhibition game at Plymouth State and a guarantee of 3 games minimum in the tournament. ***** INFORMATION The investment for the trip is SEK A non refundable deposit of SEK is paid at time of registration and the rest is invoiced 6 weeks prior to the trip and must be paid in full before arrival in Boston. If payment has not been received the player will not be able to play in the tournament. Players looking to arrive earlier and or staying later may do so on their own expense.

4 This is included in the fee: 6 nights accommodation (double/ triple room) including breakfast, lunch and dinner at Plymouth State University for the first 2 nights and the Embassy Suites, Marlborough, Boston breakfast will be included for 4 nights. Tournament fee Practice ice (training session and exhibition game) Ground transportation to and from the airport (at specific times) All ground transportation to the arenas and venues Lectures and seminars Visit to college and/or boarding/prep schools This is not included in the fee: Flights /airfare to and from Boston Lunch and dinner after our stay at Plymouth State University Spending money Insurance - all players must have their own insurance Players will need to arrive in Boston no later than July 23 rd and can look at booking return flights on July 29 th. Please do not book your ticket until the final confirmation is sent out. PRELIMINARY ITINERARY: (finalized and detailed itinerary will be mailed out approx. 1-2 week prior to arrival.) Tue July 23: Arrival in Boston and buss transportation to Plymouth State University, NH (approx 1,5 hrs transfer). GHC buss will leave Boston Logan, Terminal E, at 6 pm.transportation after this will be arranged on an individual basis with the players. Wed July 24: Practice at Plymouth State and Educational lectures, college and boarding/prep school visits Thur July 25: Practice and exhibition game at Plymouth State University, NH. Travel to Boston. Fri July 26: Sat July 27: Tournament / meetings with coaches and schools Tournament / meetings with coaches and schools Sun July 28: Playoffs / Sightseeing / Shopping Mon July 29: Check out and airport and back home REGISTRATION: Please klick HERE to register! ( ) If you have any questions, please contact Joakim Frisk at joakim.frisk@bluechip.nu * Bluechip reserves the right to make changes to the Showcase. *

5 SCANDINAVIAN HOCKEY SHOWCASE! Stockholm, May 31 June 1, 2019 Male players born This Showcase is an outstanding athletic educational experience. Players are given firsthand information regarding what the requirements are to play College and Prep Hockey in North America. This experience and information will guide you in making the decision as to where you may choose to pursue your next step in your future hockey career. We strive to make sure that players understand what their opportunities may be! There will be coaches from NCAA, ACHA, Junior and Prep School teams who will attend. ***** INFORMATION The investment for the Showcase is SEK A non refundable deposit of SEK is paid at time of registration and the rest is invoiced 4 weeks prior to the Showcase and must be paid in full before the start of the Showcase. If payment has not been received the player will not be able to play in the Showcase. This is included in the fee: Approx. 7 hours on-ice (practice and games) under the guidance of US and Swedish coaches. Seminar with Bluechip and the coaches about studying and playing hockey in the US. Learn about the different paths and how to reach the highest level of College hockey. Personal evaluation of your opportunities to play in the US with staff from Bluechip and GHC. The Showcase will be filmed, and a highlight video will be used for players who sign up with Bluechip before or after the Showcase. Lunch and afternoon snack Saturday and Sunday for all players. Transportation from and to Arlanda airport for players arriving on May 31st and departing June 2 nd or June 3 rd.

6 Housing/Hotel: For those coming from overseas or outside of the Stockholm area we have made arrangements for you to stay right next to Vilundahallen Ice Rink at Scandic Upplands Väsby. You may call them and let them know that you are participating at the Showcase and you will get a special rate including a very nice breakfast. Phone number: Transportation: For players travelling on their own to Arlanda Airport, we will arrange for you to be picked up at no extra cost and take you to the Scandic hotel on May 31 st. Please let us know your arrival time and we will pick you up and drop you off on either June 2nd or June 3rd. Equipment: Bring a complete hockey equipment. You will be given a practice/game jersey to wear. Bring sharp skates (there will an opportunity to sharpen them at Vilunda, but make sure you bring them ready to go). Players will have access to the same locker room at the Showcase so equipment can be left in the locker room overnight. Lunch: Lunch will be served at the Scandic Hotel next to the arena. Insurance: All players are required to have their own insurance. * Please do not book your ticket until the final confirmation is sent out. * PRELIMINARY ITINERARY: (finalized and detailed itinerary will be mailed out approx. 1-2 week prior to arrival.) Fri May 31: pm Registration for all players at Vilunda Hallen 6.30 pm On Ice practice session 9.00 pm End of Day 1 Sat June 1: 9.00 am Morning practice/game 11.30am Lunch and chance to talk with coaches 12.30pm Seminar/presentation 14.30pm Afternoon practice/game 17.00pm End of day 2 Sun June 2: 9.00am Morning practice/game 11.30am Lunch and chance to talk with coaches 12.30pm Panel Discussion (Q&A) with coaches and Bluechip 14.30pm Afternoon practice/game 17.00pm End of Showcase REGISTRATION: Please klick HERE to register! ( ) If you have any questions, please contact Joakim Frisk at joakim.frisk@bluechip.nu * Bluechip reserves the right to make changes to the Showcase. *