S45 SMJHL PT # 3: Pre-Game Playlist
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SpartanGibbles
SMJHL GM Finally a real SHL GM
It's warm up time at the Outlaws Saloon Arena and today the choice of tunes and morning practive schedule has been thrust upon the newest member of the first forward line Collin Gibbles. Gibbles always has his spotify going in his ears during warm-ups and the rest of the team wants some insight into what makes him tick. Unaware of the music trip they are about to embark on the team hits the lockers room.
As the team is suiting up and getting stretched out before hitting the ice an earie silence fills the room. The team hits the ice to a moment of silence as they take in the sound of skates on ice. Suddenly a rockin' guitar riff hits as the angelic voice of Robert Plant screams out into the empty arena(Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song). The team takes in the primal energy of the 60's rock legends and uses it to fuel their warm-ups. Trying to push themselves in tandem to the songs pace makes quite a few perk up and fly down the ice. The Team gathers at the blue line to find out what the first drill will be. Gibbles cues the sound guy to start the music as he tells them they will be working on takeaways and puck possession. The team splits into groups as man's voice slowly starts recounting the terrifying tale of being hunted by Hollywood superstar Shia LaBeouf(Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf - Rob Cantor). The orchestral sound track adds a sense of urgency as the choir adds a gravity to each exchange. The team works hard to keep possession away from each other. Next up the team divides up for Power Play practice. They hear the unmistakable voice of John Travolta speak all around them. It's automatic...It's systematic...It's hydromatic...Why it's Grease Lightening(Grease Lightening - John Travolta)! A small chuckle overcomes the team as they each try to show off their best 50's moves as they work for an opening on the goalies. Players skating backwards and stick handling to the tune begin to play in ways they normally wouldn't. The upbeat song keeps the team moving around the rink. Next up on the practice schedule is teamwork drills. Suddenly the speakers start softly with a female voice and light noises before a trippy bass kicks in(Sofi Tucker - Best Friends). The hypnotic patterns and vocals makes it easy for the players to fall into a groove and move in tandem as they work on no look passes and reading their linemates. Players start working on creatively setting each other up and begin filling the net with pucks. The team is beginning to look exhausted as Gibbles tells them it's the final drill. This one is going to be a bit more fun, he explains as he passes out two strips of cloth and instructs everyone to tie them loosely to the back of their jerseys. Last one with a piece remaining gets to skip doing laps around the rink after practice. A twangy acoustic guitar booms out as a familiar young woman begins singing a catchy pop song(We are Never Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift). Most of the team cracks up laughing as they start moving. Taking advantage Gibbles eliminates 2-3 people before they can catch their breath. The beat pumps across the stadium as slowly the field is whittled down to the last few skaters. As the drill comes to a close the team comes together to thank Gibbles for one of the most unique practices before heading off to laps and finally the showers. |
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