From Chicago to Helsinki

On Monday, April 6, one by one the players arrive at Chicago's O'Hare airport to greet each other.


Coach Kristi hands out the girls' jerseys while we are waiting to check in for our flight.


The girls size up the jerseys. They look large but will fit perfectly over all their equipment.


The girls get to know each other while waiting to board the plane for our flight.

Meet coaches Peyton Patterson and Kristi Alcorn .

First team huddle to go over the rules.

The girls hang out while waiting to board the plane.

Meagan and Angie Ondrick

Chloe Whiteside