Britta Rodriguez. A 14-year-old, brown-haired girl who hails from the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When Don Tibbles invites her to be on Team USA at the Junior Goodwill Games she meets Charlie Conway, captain of the ducks. Britta isn't so sure s...
It had been a long day at school, followed by a long hockey practice. Good thing I have my Best friend, Caitlyn, by my side. I don't know what I'd fo without her.. The Milwaukee Wave is my hockey team. We are on a roll with a 10-2 record so far. Best in the league! I lived about 10 minutes away from the rink by car. The school I went to was right next t the rink. Hockey was pretty big in Brown Deer, the suburb I live in.
Anyway, I walked in the door. I was about to say hi to my mom, but I heard a loud shriek before I could get a word out. I dropped my backpack and hockey bag on the ground and ran to the living room where I breathed a sigh of relief. She was only talking to someone on the phone. She was smiling really big. I wondered if one of her friends was getting married or something. I wish my mom would be married again.
You see, she and my dad divorced when I was little. They just drifted apart. I was around 5. I get to see my dad in the summer and at Christmas. He lives in Orlando, Florida. My parents still maintain a healthy relationship though.
I went up to my room because my mom was still on the phone.
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I was jamming out to music on my headphones when my mom burst through the door, nearly scaring the snot out of me.
Mom: Honey guess what?
B: What?
Mom: I was on the phone with Don Tibbles of Hendrix Hockey. He wants you to come be a part of Team USA for the Junior Goodwill Games. You'll be joining the Minnesota Ducks along with several others from across the nation.
B: Wow!! That's so amazing! When is it?
Mom: You would have to leave in 2 days for Minnesota. Then once everyone is there, you will travel to LA.
B: I've always wanted to go to LA. This will be a great opportunity, but what about my team?
Mom: Well they will have to finish the season without you, but the good news is that you will be back in time to go see dad in Orlando.
