Does it count as "off-ice" when the trouble is getting on ice? Seven times out of ten, Slip McScruff eats absolute ice when trying to step out onto the fresh sheet. It's no problem coming over the boards for a fresh shift because the momentum carries him out onto his feet. However, that first step before any period is treacherous for Slip. It's gotten to the point where his teammates line up in a semi circle as he comes out last to see if he makes it. When he beefs it, the team cheers and rallies for a strong surge to start the period. When he manages to enter without incident, he has a bit of a personal surge. Who knows if sometimes he takes the fall on purpose.