Nastya’s pre-game playlist in Colorado for the rare times she manages to snag the aux:

Kanye West - Stronger

The Colorado Raptors have been down on their luck lately, but this song reinvigorates them in the first stages of their pre-game routines, reassuring them that they’re just getting stronger every step of the way.

Avenged Sevenfold - The Stage

This song is the beginning of a run of “harder” songs, all designed to get their blood pumping and spirits high. This one in particular keeps them focused on the fact that they’re basically performing, and to play for their fans - everyone’s watching.


Kamelot - The Shadow of Uther

This one is a bit more uplifting, making the team (vaguely) feel like they’re some sort of heroes in an Arthurian tale. Very inspiring.

Dream Theater - Panic Attack

Counterintuitive, I know, but putting them in a ... frantic state of mind? They get to cleanse their anxieties beforehand and then bring nothing but fight onto the ice.

Iron Maiden - Flash of the Blade

A fast-paced, rowdy song as they get ready to take the ice, this one is nothing but a hype song, getting them fired up and ready to take on their opponents.