In Port Huron

Ever wonder what goes on between the morning skate and the time the players arrive back at the rink for the game? After pre-game skate the players go for lunch. Usually at a place like Olive Garden or one that serves pasta. They then go to there apartments or hotel for a pregame nap. There is usually a lot of superstitious activities going on. I am not sure exactly what our guys do, even if I did, I wouldn't say because most guys don't like when others know what they are doing.
However, here are a few things that players have been known to do:
Eat the same meal at the same place if things are going good, if not they might switch up what they eat or where they eat.
Some have to drive the same way to eat.
Then comes the nap, some sleep while others just relax and watch tv.
Meanwhile, back at the rink a lot takes place. While the guys are leaving, I straighten the gear and clean the stalls. Every equipment guy has there own touch. Some leave the gear as guys left it, while others straighten everything. All of the socks are set out, and the jerseys are hung. At home the carpet is vacuumed and the floor in front of the stalls is mopped. On the road, I just make sure the floor is cleaned up.
Then comes the skate sharpenings. There are 6 guys that get there skates done every game day, 3 before morning skate and 3 after. This morning I sharpened 8 pairs before practice and 5 after.
At home, there is laundry that needs to be done. On the road, the home team does it all. This can take a while.

If all goes well, we will be one step closer to making the playoffs.