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NJBadApple · 06-25-2023, 04:37 PM

Mads McBride prepares same way to all hockey games. It helps him to reset mentally and just focus on sports when there is some outside noise and politics which doesn't belong to it. Mads begins his preparation routine with some stretches. He goes to his own bubble and after that starts to wear hockey equipment. In the warm-up, he likes to play with the puck by himself near the boards if there aren't any common drills going on. After that he shoots pucks to the empty net. And then back in the locker room he closes his eyes for a fifteen minutes and opens them five minutes before puck drop. In his mind he goes to through some scenarios about the upcoming game. Mental preparation at its best. It really helps McBride to focus on just the game and nothing else. So, this is the story how the Montreal forward is ready to play all the time.

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***sve7en*** · 06-25-2023, 04:43 PM

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hewasajazzman · 06-25-2023, 05:00 PM

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being from a hockey family, id say this wasnt something that really even phased me. my mom and i did a lot of traveling around to watch my dad and older brother play so i got a taste of what it meant to be the away team from a young age. not to mention i grew up playing pick up games in the streets of Brno, Czechia so i was used to the different sorts of atmospheres around while playing. plus, if im being honest, its like youre in a whole separate world of your own when youre out on the ice. the outside world doesnt matter too much in those instances, you just sort of block everything else out and focus on the task at hand. for me, its not even something i realize im doing but i guess when you ask the question i can sort of work backwards and find the answer.

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Slappydoodle · 06-25-2023, 05:01 PM

With Walt "Clyde" Frazier it all starts with the clothes. Whether at home, on the road around the league or playing an exhibition game in some backwater, third world dictatorship, Clyde focuses on his own sartorial splendor first.

Laying out his outfit and deciding on how to accessorize, has become a nightly ritual for his next day, especially game days. Starting at the footwear and climaxing with the correct choice of brim, Walt creates an intricate visual tableau that continues to unfold and reward deep contemplation.

Walking into an arena, dressed to his absolute Superfly best, Clyde both super charges his own confidence and eats away at the egos of lesser men that would be his competitors. Whether players on the opposing side, club executives, law enforcement or local government officials with axes to grind, they all must bow to the clear vision and expression of this unique man.

They say clothes make the man. While Clyde would not be that reductive, he definitely would say that clothes are an important part of the package.

*Punk42AE* · 06-25-2023, 05:26 PM

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***BadWolf*** · 06-25-2023, 05:45 PM

Turns out the new arena will not be ready in time. Surprise. Surprise. Well Sydney Shaw is keeping her head high about playing in a college stadium. She thought her days of small crowds were over, but she will still be televised. It is not about the fame for her, it is about spreading the love of hockey to EVERYONE. They fans are younger, and a bit well, immature. Fans have gotten kicked out for the weirdest things this season. Like taunting opposing players in the penalty box with pancakes while wearing neon colored body suits. You never saw their faces so I guess they are allowed back. Sydney often gives away game sticks to kids but isnt the hugest social person so she doesnt party with the fans. She often gives her appreciation in other means. I think the small cozy atmosphere is growing on her, shes learning fans names and really getting close with the staff. I think it will be a good season.

***NYR73*** · 06-25-2023, 05:55 PM

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For my player, the trick is to focus only on what is happening on the ice itself. Whether it is at a practice with nobody watching, at home, or away from home, play the game the same. While it can be helpful to use the momentum of the crowd to lead you at home, my player doesn't want to become dependent on it, and end up missing it when he plays games away from home. At away games, there is always the potential of the crowd ganging up on the away team and starting chants to provoke them, which is when tuning out the crowd is most important. Just focus on your game, one shift at a time. The travel can be a lot when you first start, but you just have to make the best of it. My player thinks of it as traveling the world, and it becomes exciting. As long as you stay focused and keep a positive attitude you're golden.

***hotdog*** · 06-25-2023, 06:00 PM

the college atmosphere for the games was so wild, loved to have such a raucous rowdy crowd there as opposed to the stuffy buttoned up audience typical of SHL contests. The crowd got stuff started early by engaging in some serious heavy drinking and tailgating before puck drop, so they were already turnt up to the max by the time the 705pm drop rolled up. during the first intermission the "student section" captains rolled through a few big jugs of what appeared to be industrial grade lubricant and started pouring it everywhere so everyone in the stands got all lubed up and super slippery and they basically turned the entire stands into a slip n slide. people were drenched and slick and slippery and forgot to even watch the rest of the game and honestly some of the atlanta inferno players were distracted enough that they didn't want to play hockey anymore and preferred to hop into the stands and slip n slide with the young homies.

SvgeMars · 06-25-2023, 06:05 PM

Fact is, the game is the same no matter where it's played. Home, away, outdoor, that one weird exposition game in Belarus that you're pretty sure your owner was blackmailed into putting on, your player's job doesn't change. So, how does your player keep an even keel? What's their trick for mental reset and maintaining focus on their game despite the men with tracksuits and AK47s hanging out at the vending area? (150+ words)

Smurfunkel Dothe is a man of little fears. Growing up in Norway he would frequently travel to and stay in some of the most remote places in northern Europe surviving off only what was given to him by the world and nature around him. For Smurfunkel Dothe, it does not matter where the game is being played as long as there is a game. He is a fan of hockey and will often play in beer leagues in the offseason with the local league. He is just a huge fan of hockey in general. To maintain his mental health he will often do natural ice baths to help relax. He believes that nature has everything to offer everyone and it is place to escape to. Smurfunkel is afraid of no man despite their efforts to intimidate him and his teammates at these games. They should be scared of the beatdown he is about to give the other teams forwards with his huge tendency to hit.

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***notorioustig*** · 06-25-2023, 06:29 PM

Kermit Murphy employs a disciplined and focused approach to ensure that he stays on track regardless of the distractions that may arise before and during a hockey game. Kermit follows a consistent pre-game routine that helps him mentally prepare for the game, and allows him to activate an almost sleeper agent level of mental focus. He maintains a positive mindset by using self-talk to reinforce his confidence and concentration, chief among these being his mantra of "it's not easy being a green superstar." During the game, Kermit stays aware of his surroundings and anticipates potential distractions. He focuses on the task at hand, constantly assessing the game situation, and making split-second decisions. To Kermit, the crowd exists as muted ambience and he barely registers their existence, instead hyperfocusing on the game. Finally, if Kermit finds himself getting too hot emotionally, he knows he has quality leadership and teammates that can help get him under control if he comes unglued

Leoben · 06-25-2023, 06:35 PM

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It's pretty easy to keep a clear mind when on the ice, doesn't really matter the location. Ashford has played in some incredibly sketch places before making it to the SHL, so even if it's in a place with GTA IV NPCs, he's at home. As long as no one calls and asks him to go bowling. How does he stay level-headed? He just focuses on the task at hand, as boring as it sounds. Hockey is hockey at the end of the day, give him a stick and a puck and somewhere to put it and he's at home. All this talk of home advantage is just a myth. Fans are loud everywhere, you just have to tune them out. You're getting paid to do a job, well hopefully you're getting paid, and you just go out there and perform. Good things happen, sometimes. Mental toughness is just as important as being a fancy player.

***aleks*** · 06-25-2023, 06:47 PM

***boom*** · 06-25-2023, 07:19 PM

Calgary's tour of duty in the college rink would still be pretty fun for the players, as it would really bring them closer to the fans in that environment. For Sophie Bordeleau, the most exciting element of playing in the smaller rink would be the fan chants - when every seat can hear every other seat, there's plenty of room to get creative somewhat like a soccer stadium. Cheering on their own players while finding creative ways to jeer the opponents, that kind of thing. As well, with Calgary in a rebuilding year, there's plenty of opportunities to cheer for up-and-coming players on this scrappy squad and the college arena just lends itself so much better to fans doing that. This temporary arrangement isn't everyone's cup of tea, and everyone around the team is looking forward to getting the new stadium with all its bells and whistles, but for a temporary home the fans can really make it their own.

***Ohtaay*** · 06-25-2023, 07:24 PM

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Well playing away from home is always a new experience, new fans, different locker rooms, sleeping in a hotel, eating food that might be different then your normal pregame meal. Flying to Belarus adds a whole other dimension to saying it is just another road game. You deal with jet lag, and a whole different cuisine. Once we arrive at the hotel its all about sticking close with your teammates and focusing on the upcoming game. We have to remember the team we are playing are also out of their normal dimensions so it is about trying to keep things as normal and routine as possible. Leading up to the game, we take the bus to the arena and try to block out all the outside nose as possible. Sun glasses on, headphones in our ears until we get to the dressing room. Ultimately once we get on the ice, we are playing the same game - hockey. Thats the easiest part for us.

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***SouthPaw*** · 06-25-2023, 07:46 PM

Nibble's has always enjoyed playing in front of the college crowd in any stadium. He has always enjoyed how rowdy they get and how involved in the game they all seem to get. He remembers fondly of a huge group of people getting eject from a game one time because of how much of a hard time they gave the opposing team. Things like that definitely show how helpful home ice advantage can be. Also one of Nibble's favorite memories is scoring a goal and jumping into the crown to celebrate. Now some things are definitely not as enjoyable for the players. These include things like the LRs and other areas of the stadium that are not nearly as nice as professional stadiums. He also does not like having to continually share the space with more and more people because when you do that the quality of everything does not seem nearly as nice and it can definitely weigh on a player.

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