2016 Memorial Cup: Czech Mates

Adam Musil is playing a big part in Red Deer's Memorial Cup run, and helping a teammate adjust to life in North America while doing so. Photo by - Brian Weidler, "St. Louis Game Time"Blues' prospect Adam Musil and his Red Deer Rebels teammate, Winnipeg prospect Michael Spacek, have bonded as teammates and friends in the 2015-16 season.

Moving 5000 miles from home at the age of 18 would certainly carry its share of challenges and uncertainties. Factor into that equation a whole set of unfamiliar surroundings, people, and a totally different language, and the transition that Michael Spacek made from Pardubice, Czech Republic to Red Deer, Alberta in the last 12 months is quite the life…