Option 2: Marek loves the home opener, and it's an opportunity for him to set the tone for how his season should go personally. The opener itself, home or away, is always good for this - but the home opener specifically bring some real motivational energy with it, being able to feed off the fans who are actually supporting you. A good backchekc, a big hit, a key shot block, a goal - all of this gets the crowd going and its a positive feedback loop that Marek tries to use to propel himself toward more crowd-pleasing feats. It all starts with team intros. Marek makes it a point to wave a friendly hello to every side and corner of the arena. Hes been in Philadelphia a while now and they have really embraced Marek as one of their own. He's expecting to become a real difference maker over the next few seasons and he wants nothing more than to give these fans a reason to cheer. Opening night is definitely a time to go 120%, do all the little things right, get a team win and set the tone for a successful season both for the team and for Marek himself.