"Jaguars Around the World" - Budapest, Hungary

I've taken the Challenge!  This is me standing in front of the Chain Bridge (or Széchenyi lánchíd) in Budapest, Hungary.  The Chain Bridge, with its guardian lion statues, spans the Danube River between Buda and Pest (who knew?!?) and was originally opened in 1849 (although it required some reconstruction after the Second World War).  The Danube River itself is absolutely massive - it flows through or borders on 10 different countries and is 1771 miles long!!!  I must admit that I got a few odd looks when walking around town in my jersey, although no one was bold enough to ask me which team I played for :) 

A few hockey facts about Hungary:  there are no Hungarian players in the NHL; Hungary is ranked 20th in the world (IIHF rankings); In 2008, Hungary qualified for the highest division of the Men's World Hockey Championships for the first time since 1939. 

 

Proud to be a Jaguar!

Coach Troy