Mayor Peter Brown (R) with Denmark players Mark Larsen (L) and Nicklas Jensen.

Team Denmark has called Airdrie home over the last week, but now it's on to the big dance. They said goodbye to the city this afternoon in a ceremony at the Ron Ebbeson Arena, thanking Mayor Peter Brown, the Airdrie Minor Hockey Association, and the staff of the arena for all their help and support over the past few days.

The team presented signed jerseys, sticks and banners to individuals, some of which will be made available for fundraisers for the community.

The now head to Edmonton to take on the United States Monday, Boxing Day, at 6PM at Rexall Place.

Rob Jamieson managed to catch up with Head Coach Todd Bjorkstrand and asked him about the team, and the tournament.

Rob also talked to team GM Ulrik Larsen about the selection process, and the differences between the two hockey cultures.