Option 2:

For a hockey player, there are really only 2 routes in the offseason and that really depends on if your team has made it to the big dance, which in turn extends your playing time and cuts into your offseason time, or the other option, which means your team did not make the playoffs and you have an extra month and a half to play golf. 

We'll go over the latter option first. So it's the last day of the season and you've played the last game this season, you're packing up your gear and cleaning out your locker. The feeling is bittersweet, as it is the goal of any hockey player to play meaningful playoff games and ultimately win the cup. However, this extended offseason also gives you a chance to rest and recuperate any nagging injuries and season long ailments. The first few weeks of the off season are always reserved for rest and relaxation, which can include going on a trip, spending time with family, or going back to your home country. The second half of the offseason will be returning back to your team training facilities to prepare and get in shape for the upcoming season. If you did make the playoffs and did not go all the way to the finals, the offseason will be somewhat similar just adjusted as the offseason won't be as long.

If you made the finals or won the cup, then the entire off season will be for resting and relaxing. Your body has been put through the hell of the playoffs and finals. Hockey players are tough as nails, but even nails will rust and break if not treated properly.

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