The preseason is the start of the grind, so Louise St. Martin takes it...well, just seriously enough that it's not blatant throwing, but doesn't overexert herself. Her offseasons tend to be short as she puts in a ton of work for the national team, and knows she'll be needed for club soon enough, so the preseason is an opportunity to ease back into things without burning her out by the time the playoffs start. She's often the first one in town just to get over jet lag and such, but is one of the last ones on the ice though she does quite a bit of off-ice stuff and runs a hockey camp. But by the regular season, she is rough and ready to eat 24 minutes a night and time on both special teams for the next six months in pursuit of the Challenge Cup.