Option 2:

Off seasons are a weird time in the SHL. All players have different ideas of what the perfect off season schedule is. To some, take time off for a vacation or get away are a must. Other believe you should never stop working out and training. Then there are people like me. While working out and training are a top priority for myself, I cannot help but take two weeks off to travel back to Italy to spend time with my family. Not only that, I get to see old friends and play some pick up football matches in what ever parks are available. Once those two weeks are up, it is time to get back into hockey shape. The hardest part is reminding myself that I get paid to play a game, and if I am not in the right shape, that money can easily stop. I spend the rest of the off season balancing training and personal time.