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Friendship Four Announces Teams for 2026-2028 Tournaments

9/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Odyssey Trust announced the 2026-2028 Friendship Four tournaments' teams in Belfast, marking its 10-year anniversary.
2026: Providence College, UConn, Minnesota Duluth, Colgate; 2027: Wisconsin, North Dakota, Northeastern, Quinnipiac; 2028: Notre Dame, Nebraska Omaha, Dartmouth, Maine.
The event promotes education and cultural exchange, aligned with the Belfast–Boston Sister Cities agreement.
Ralph Cox received the Belfast Homecoming Ambassador Medal for his contributions.

History

Historical Context

The Belfast–Boston Sister Cities agreement, established in 2013, aimed to strengthen cultural and educational ties between Belfast and Boston. The annual Friendship Four ice hockey tournament, initiated in 2015, further promotes this connection, showcasing teams from the eastern U.S. and fostering international cooperation. Ralph Cox's receipt of the Belfast Homecoming Ambassador Medal highlights individual contributions to this ongoing initiative.

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Story summary

The Odyssey Trust announced the 2026-2028 Friendship Four tournaments' teams in Belfast, marking its 10-year anniversary.
2026: Providence College, UConn, Minnesota Duluth, Colgate; 2027: Wisconsin, North Dakota, Northeastern, Quinnipiac; 2028: Notre Dame, Nebraska Omaha, Dartmouth, Maine.
The event promotes education and cultural exchange, aligned with the Belfast–Boston Sister Cities agreement.
Ralph Cox received the Belfast Homecoming Ambassador Medal for his contributions.

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