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A Video Hello!!

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Anonymous said…
You've done such a great job!!! Have you gotten a chance to see any other sports while you're there???
Stephanie said…
Rach! You kicked arse yesterday :) So proud of you guys! Keep up the great job, and score lots and lots of goals against Great Britian so we can see you guys with a medal around your necks! Please tell fello Tarheels I said HI & give them a hug for me :) GO USA!!!
Anonymous said…
You make us all proud! There are signs up along the "Pike" for you!! Keep playing hard, and all the moms want to remind you to HAVE FUN!!
Maria said…
Great video and good job, Rachel. Good luck with the teams next game against Great Britain.
Coach said…
Rach: The entire country, state, county and town of Berlin are behind you and your teammates. Good luck against Great Britian. BCS Hockey loves you and strives to keep the tradition you started here going! Saying 'I'm proud of you' just doesn't fully express my feelings. If everyone only knew the sacifices you and your family have made to get there. Hope to see you in the medal rounds next week. Love Ya and Go USA!!!
Anonymous said…
Good luck today vs. the Brits. GO USA!!!!

Great job with the blog..keep it up.

Tell the team hello - can't wait to cheer you on in the morning:)

jw
Anonymous said…
Best of luck today vs. Great Britian.

Take care of your business and the rest will sort itself out.
Anonymous said…
Hey Rachel! Congratulations on the big "W". We have been following your games and it is awesome watching you and your team play! Best of luck to you!!! Love you! Liz aka Sarah, Jessie, or Lisa
Anonymous said…
Thank you Rachel for the great video.

Beat Great Britian tomorrow.

All of Berlin will be up watching at 6:00am.
Anonymous said…
Rach so proud of you !!!! A little tired from getting up early in the mornings to watch you and your teamates play. Have to use alot of makeup to cover the bags !!!!!!
But worth every single second. You are an outstanding young women...just like your mom. Be safe and have fun. Love you
Mrs B xoxoxoxo

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