Option 1:

It is apparent that both the SHL and the SMJHL are up to something. No other sports league can boast the health levels that are experienced here. This is not the case though. If you looks closely, each and every team experiences a full range of issues regarding their players health. Each team just has a different way of combating these health issues.

For the Anchorage Armada as an example, they utilize many tools to keep their team healthy during the full range of each season. One of these tools is the daily cold plunge into the Northern Pacific Ocean implemented into the teams training schedule. These dips into the cold, sometimes even icy water keep muscles in top shape and expedite recovery after hard training sessions, practices, and games.

While these cold plunges have a monumental impact on the players physical health, they sometimes question whether it’s the best option for their mental health…