the way that ally mathieson of the regina hockey time copes with the massive media attention that comes with playing in an online minor league hockey league is pretty simple. she has a very strict routine to keep her sanity. every day at exactly 5:30 am ally wakes up and then eats exactly 1.7 pancakes before driving to the stadium to start practicing. when she gets to the stadium she drives around the stadium 17 times before parking in the parking lot, in the parking space labeled '51' when she gets into the stadium she takes the stairs to the very top of the stadium where there is a secret hockey rink that they made just for her and she will lie down on the stadium for the next 3 hours doing nothing. once those three hours are up, she heads down to the normal practice rink underneath the stadium and starts practicing - 154
06-25-2023, 11:09 PM(This post was last modified: 06-25-2023, 11:10 PM by gurbs. Edited 1 time in total.)
As a player, I find the college atmosphere to be quite enjoyable, at least to some extent. It brings a different energy and passion compared to professional stadiums. The fans are often more boisterous, displaying their spirit and rallying behind their team with incredible enthusiasm. The chants, cheers, and student sections create an electric atmosphere that can be incredibly motivating. It feels like a true home-ice advantage.
The craziest thing a fan gets kicked out of the stadium for? Well, there was this one incident where a fan dressed as the rival team's mascot infiltrated our section. He was heckling our players and causing a ruckus. Security had to intervene and escort him out when he crossed the line by trying to instigate a physical altercation. It was a bizarre moment, but it showed the intensity and competitiveness that can arise in a college setting.
What sets playing in a college stadium apart is the raw energy and youthful exuberance of the crowd. The fans are deeply invested in their team, creating an intense and vibrant atmosphere. It's an experience that can't be replicated in a professional setting. Despite potential inconveniences, like limited facilities or smaller dressing rooms, the passion and support from the fans make it an incredible experience.
DAD always thought he had some fans in Texas. The team is really family friendly, so the games are indeed intense and the atmosphere is great, but now wild. When he played his first couple games in the University of Texas’ arena, he found it really funny that the atmosphere was not the same. At first, it was a little bit awkward for DAD, but he easily got used to it. Every home game, DAD saw three shirtless dudes who wrote one letter (one has D, the other A and the last one D) so they spell his name on his chest. They were mostly drunk, but they were clearly the most intense fans DAD has ever saw. Every time DAD stepped on the ice, the three dudes were screaming his name while spilling beer. Besides the three drunk dudes, DAD loved the atmosphere. The fans were chanting some college songs dedicated to the team and it was very loud even if the arena was way smaller than the old arena.
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This week JOHNNY Four Star really enjoyed the scene at the Whalers temporary home. After scoring a goal, Johnny in full gear took a flag and ran it around the too of the stadium. Like a Lambeau leap meets a 400 Meter dash. Johnny was really hoofing it out there, giving it all for the small amount of fans in attendance. Johnny was giving high fives, stopping for selfies, even drank a beet with one of the fans!
But the Simulation Hockey League Office in Montreal was having none of it, they wanted to fine Johnny got excessive celebrations! They said it was a delay of game! Well the Vancouver faithful would have none of it. They protested the leagues decision and demanded that players be allowed to celebrate with the fans at the rink. The write in campaign worked and players were allowed to celebrate with the fans once again.
Dang this is a neat question, so mental focus during away games. Trying to ignore the insane fans and everything else is pretty tough. So one thing that might go IA likes to do while on the road is to make sure they have the same pre game ritual for home and away games. So that means same wake up time down to the second, same tooth paste and brush pattern. Exact same breakfast and the same pajamas. Everything the exact same. Another thing that they like to do is to bring a life of home on the rode with them. And some of those things are, their blanket. Yes they have a blanket and it keeps giving them all the Ws and mental focus they need another thing is a pillow so no matter what bud ride or plane ride or hotel they are in. They are cozy and comfy that’s about it
Everything in life is a mental game. Simply getting out a bed, and getting dressed is a mental decision you make. That said, Filip has a few tips and tricks for how to prepare themselves for such an affair. The first thing Filip does is, sleeps on the ride to the rink. Vehicles always seem to put him to sleep. It also just allows him to avoid over thinking things. Wake up with a refreshed mindset, and ready to walk in to the rink. He avoids any social media for the same reason. Step two, ice bath. Basically shock your body into forgetting everything else that you may have witnessed or was stuck on your mind. Freeze those worries away and be to warm up on the rink. Now usually people say you do this after, but Svatos is a weird guy. He doesn't follow the normality of things. So whether or not things are happening around him. All he is focused on is the game
It is true after that the game is the sam eno matter what wherever it's played. THere will be little things throughout the day where it'll still come to affect bits and pieces but it all ends up being things that are outside of the rink. The real things that matter are the opponents in front o fyou, your teammates and also the ice. There hasn't really been an incident where Minamino has noticed too much else that has bothered him outside of the game. Since he goes out of his way to make sure he keeps an even routine in spite of any changes including being on the road. This would be meal preping at home and bringing a lot of the same stuff with him, or having a personal chef who is able to recreate a lot of those same dishes being on the road both nationally and internationally so that he doesn't have to worry about the little details of grocery shopping.
Sven Panda hass a very specific routine each game to get himself into the correct mental headspace for a game. The night before, he meditates before bed and falls asleep to ocean sounds. The calming sound of the ocean centers his mind and soul. The morning of the game he wakes up to blaring Hard Metal and Punk rock. He takes his soul from calm and centered to aggressive and ready to slay. He then gets driven to the stadium, he never drives himself as it distracts from the game. He eats a breakfast of a mozeralla and bolognese crepe the simulate the opponents blood. Sven Panda does a quick warmup of 20 minutes of rowing followed by some light reps on the free weights before he gets 20 minutes of quick sparring with his boxing instructor. Finally he settles into his gear and as soon as his visor locks into place he’s ready to play.
Growing up in Europe playing hockey, Erikson was very used to the college atmospehere. There would be whole pyrotechnique sets while he was playing. Erikson loved it but when he moved to the SHL it died down a bit. However when he was told the amazing atmosphere was coming back he was exicted. As the game went on Erikson scored first blood. He went full Viking, breaking his stick throwing it into the crowd and crowd diving. He got into a fight later in the game. Once he won. He stepped over the opponent and raised his arms into the crowd. A fan rushed the ice and while slipping clung onto Erikson for a photo. He took it and shotgunned the beer the fan gave to him. Overall the atmosphere was amazing. Erikson finally felt he was able to let himself go and play his heart out with no reprecussions. He wish it would keep going, however at the end it had to end.
Written Task: Turns out your owner saw reason and hired union labor to build the stadium, which also appeased the belligerent councilperson (surely unrelated to the union's donation to her campaign fund). With construction well underway, you are now confident your team will only have to play one season in the college arena. Upon puck drop, you find yourself playing in a classic "college atmosphere."
Does your player enjoy it? What's the craziest thing a fan gets kicked out of the stadium for? Do you ever jump into the crowd for a celly? What's different about playing in a college stadium, especially that your player might remember fondly? If they're absolutely miserable the entire time, why? (150+ words)
Fortunately for the Tampa Bay Barracuda, former player, FHN founder, and FHN head editor Michael Fitted had opened the Michael Fitted School of Grit and Determination for Underprivileged Young Adults and is A Legitimate College and Not A Tax Writeoff around 2 years before, which features a regulation-sized rink (very convenient!). Jølñgüštrâädæviñçh DuBølk was very ecstatic to be playing at such a prestigious institution that he petitioned to have the team play there full-time (which was summarily denied since there was contractual obligations to both the City of Tampa and the associated contractors. He proceeded to throw a temper tantrum that resulted in over $5000 of damage). For all games, the stadium was empty due to the lack of ability to buy tickets, with the only person in attendance being Michael Fitted, who sat in the upper rows of the concourse, but all stadium services were still available, from concessions to security to even a full-service pet spa and groomer (which were only accessible inside the stadium).
I'm not exactly a fan of playing in a college stadium. I know we are a minor league team but it still feels a little bush league to not play in your own stadium. What's even worse is the fact they don't take down all the college stuff before the game, it feels like a complete clown show and the visitors love to point that out. It isn't all bad though the atmosphere is pretty fantastic, the crowd even if it's smaller then usual is pretty intense and the college fans that come to the games bring their own energy and chants. We do get to skate and practice against the college team which is a different dynamic and gives us a bit of an edge because they have some pretty good players on their team. I will say the positives don't outweigh the negatives and I can't wait to play in our own new stadium next season.
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Tommi Koivu, the formidable defenseman for the Hamilton Steelhawks of the Simulation Hockey League, possessed a skill set that struck fear into the hearts of his opponents. His remarkable agility, precise puck control, and thunderous hits made him a force to be reckoned with on the ice. But there was a secret side to Tommi that few knew about. After grueling games that left his body battered and his mind wired with adrenaline, Tommi sought solace in the virtual realm of League of Legends. As he shed his hockey gear, he donned his gaming headset and entered a world where he could unwind and find tranquility. With his teammates resting, Tommi embarked on epic quests as an esteemed summoner. He meticulously controlled champions, using his strategic mind to outwit opponents and lead his team to victory. League of Legends became his sanctuary, where the intensity of the game mirrored the fierce battles he fought on the ice. The digital landscapes soothed his soul, allowing him to disconnect from the physicality of hockey and explore the limitless possibilities of the virtual realm. The camaraderie he experienced with fellow gamers paralleled the bond he shared with his teammates, and the competitive nature of the game kept his competitive spirit alive.
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