March 25 – April 6, 2027 · Amsterdam to Prague · 34th Anniversary
The annual tournament in Europe is almost upon us, and this year marks the 34th anniversary of traveling abroad to play hockey against teams from Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Iceland, Italy, and other countries throughout Europe.
Almost every locker room in San Diego has a player in it that has made the trip and will share memories with his teammates of the times had in Europe.
This year the trip begins on March 25 and ends on April 6, 2027 beginning in Amsterdam and ending in Prague. In 13 days, you will play 12 to 15 games, see 3 countries, meet plenty of fellow hockey players and friends from all over the world, and hang out in historic towns in Europe. Although this trip is filled with hockey, it is also a cultural and social trip in which you will mingle with locals from the towns we visit and people from all over the world.
The trip includes roundtrip airfare, hotels, ground transportation, 2 tournaments, exhibition games, trips to castles, opening and closing ceremonies in Czech, 2 Team USA jerseys (home and away) and socks, and a team bus to take us from Holland through Germany and into the Czech Republic.
Hockey players and guests are welcome with plenty of activities for any kind of traveler. In Holland you can choose to visit museums, take the water taxis through the canals, visit the red light district, hit the coffee shops, tour the breweries, and then dance all night long in the clubs. In Prague you will visit castles, see old town square, the astrological clock, walk the St. Charles Bridge, and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Custom trips available. Payment accepted via PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp. A 4% service fee applies on credit card / PayPal payments.
Up to 3 teams — an upper, middle, and a lower level team with maximum 13 skaters and 1 goalie per team. All talent levels from pro players to division 4 are welcome. At least 1 practice before leaving to establish levels.
$200 deposit — due by December 30, 2025
$1,200 — due by January 15, 2026
Balance — due by February 15, 2026
For more info: www.Hecklershockey.com · Brickpuck@aol.com · (619) 501-9968
— Chris Heaney
Depart San Diego from Lindbergh Field at approximately 8:00am.
Arrive in Amsterdam approximately 7:00am. Vans will pick us up at the airport and take us to hotel in Amsterdam. Free day to tour museums or canals of the city. At night a walking tour through the "Red Light District."
Bus will pick us up to take us to Enschede where the first tournament begins early evening after checking in to the hotel.
Tournament continues in the morning and throughout the day with championship in the early evening.
Day to explore the town of Enschede with a friendly match at night in mix game with local team.
Tour of some windmills and a challenge game against the student team at night.
Bus ride to Klasterec nad Ohri in the Czech Republic. Czech cuisine dinner at hotel. Explore Klasterec pubs at night.
The 25th Annual World Amateur Tournament begins — we will play 8 games in 3 days. Explore Kadan or Karlovy-Vary during the day. Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 pm with party into the night.
Tournament resumes. Day trip to Hasistan — a castle ruins from the 14th century. At night, a tour of the clubs of Kadan and Klasterec.
Medal rounds of the tournament, Closing Ceremonies, and the event finale — the Galabend.
Bus to Prague, explore the city during the day and night.
Second day in Prague. A day of sight seeing — Charles Bridge, Prague castle and other mysteries of the city.
Painful return home.
Contact Chris Heaney to secure your spot. A $200 deposit reserves your place on the team.
