Option 2:

We have a fantastic locker room in Texas, filled with interesting characters. There are so many different nationalities well represented and it's been so fulfilling to be around these players and learning more about their culture. On the ice, we've been able to share a variety of practice drills that we've done in our travels. It has really changed up practices and kept us sharp. We've also taught each other some phrases in different languages that we can use on the ice and hope that the other team doesn't quite catch it.

Off the ice, we started a weekly international food night. One night every week, we each bring a food dish from our country and share it with the team. Food is the universal language and there's nothing better than breaking bread with your teammates. It's been a fantastic bonding experience and a great way to try new food from around the world. It's been such an amazing room to be a part of and you can see the bond we have for each other every time we step onto the ice.

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