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    That said, the non-Swedish Wings are looking forward to the trip almost as much as the natives. "It's going to be a great experience ... We've got a bunch of world-class Swedish hockey players and for them to have this opportunity to play in their home country is special for them and good feeling for us to part of, as well. I grew up in Toronto and I still get excited going up there and it's something I've done 50-60 times. To bring the Red Wings over there is something I'm sure they never thought possible." Certainly it was something the pioneer Swedish players -- ones like Borje Salming, Hakan Loob, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson who helped build the bridge to the NHL for the Swede Wings -- never thought possible. Full Article at Detroit News Online
    It's going to be a great experience ... We've got a bunch of world-class Swedish hockey players and for them to have this opportunity to play in their home country is special for them and good feeling for us to part of, as well. I grew up in Toronto and I still get excited going up there and it's something I've done 50-60 times. To bring the Red Wings over there is something I'm sure they never thought possible.
    Kris Draper Kris Draper SOURCE: Detroit News Online 2 months ago