Option 2:

If you've been following my posts then you're already pretty familiar with my stance on cross-training. To recap: I'm all for it. I've gone into quite a bit of deail on how i train legs, endurance, etc. and how over the offseason i actively try to stay off the ice for a bit before returning during the ramp up to the season. Biking, plyometrics, yoga, swimming, rucking/hiking are some of my favorite activies. In addition to off-ice training though, I do enjoy playing other sports quite a bit. I'm very involved in tennis; helping my short bursts, hand-eye coordination, and enjoying the outdoors when the weather is good. Soccer is also quite big where i am from and i love to drop in and play those games when i have the chance - although i try not to get too stuck in since im not looking to get booted. I feel like soccer again helps with my fitness but also works on my vision - being able to survey the field of play and pick out the right pass is something i can translate to hockey quite well.