Team staff are some of the unsung heroes of the SHL. No way that teams and players would be ready on game day without the hard work of all the staff that goes on behind the scenes. One of the most valuable staff members is the equipment manager. A good equipment manager ensures that all the players are set and ready to go. From helmets, to sticks, to skates, players can show up on game day knowing that their skates will be sharp and there's a backup stick ready to go for them in case they break theirs. Its painstaking work getting a jersey put together just right for one player, much less a whole team. Another unsung hero are the physical therapists, who work with the players to keep their bodies healthy enough to perform their best. Every player suffers injuries during the season, and the PTs help keep those injuries as minimal as possible and keep the players feeling and playing their best. The PTs help keep the players ready to go on game day.