Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Wishes Swedish National Lacrosse Team Well in World Games

Two local High School students, Sten Jernudd (Lakeside) and Kevin Powers (Issaquah) were selected as members of the inaugural Team Sweden national team earlier this year.  Along with their High School Lacrosse seasons, these players also carry a second allegience for a second country, Sweden.  Both Sten and Kevin have made an impact, as the two youngest players on the team.  They both carry a significant responsibility as well: broadening the exposure of the game for Sweden, here, and in Sweden.  Its not all responsibility though, Jernudd and Powers also get a bit of "royal" treatment.

During a visit to Seattle for “Sweden Week”, an event organized by the Swedish Consulate to showcase the strong ties between the Pacific Northwest and Sweden, the Crown Princess met Sten Jernudd (Lakeside, WA) and Kevin Powers (Issaquah, WA), two Seattle-area Team Sweden lacrosse players.  The Crown Princess shared that she was familiar with lacrosse, having studied at Yale University.  The two players thanked her for her support, extended an invitation to the game(s) and presented a small gift on behalf of the team, including Team Sweden shirts.

The Swedish Ambassador to the United States, Jonas Hafström, and the Honorary Consul to the State of Washington, Lars Jonsson, also extended their best wishes for the team’s success on the field and are delighted that the ties between the Pacific Northwest and Sweden carry over to so many sports, including lacrosse.

All photos courtesy of Kerstin Alm (www.mamarazzi.us.com)

For more information about Team Sweden, check out: http://www.swelax.com