From the Locker Room

Fantasy Hockey vs. Real Loyalty: Who Do You Root For?
Fantasy Hockey vs. Real Loyalty: Who Do You Root For?
It’s a Wednesday night in October. Your hometown team is on a power play. They’re down by one with five minutes left. You’re on the couch, jersey on, yelling at... Read more...
Pre-Game Rituals: Offense, Defense, Goalies, and Coaches — We All Have Our Thing
Pre-Game Rituals: Offense, Defense, Goalies, and Coaches — We All Have Our Thing
Every hockey player has their pre-game ritual. Some are simple. Some are superstitious. Some make zero sense… but if you don’t do them, you just know you’re going to go... Read more...
Smelling the Zamboni Exhaust: Signs Hockey Season Is Almost Here
Smelling the Zamboni Exhaust: Signs Hockey Season Is Almost Here
There’s something in the air right now — and no, I’m not talking about pumpkin spice. I’m talking about Zamboni exhaust and popcorn grease. The unmistakable smells and feels that... Read more...
Hold Onto Your Sticks: 7 Signs Hockey Season Is Back
Hold Onto Your Sticks: 7 Signs Hockey Season Is Back
It’s that magical time of year again — when the smell of fresh ice mixes with the stench of last year’s gear bag. Hockey season is back, and whether you’re... Read more...
Why Tape Smell = Victory
Why Tape Smell = Victory
They say winning is a feeling. We say it’s a smell—one part hockey tape, one part locker room funk, and a dash of “we probably need to burn these gloves.”... Read more...
5 Signs You Played 90s Hockey
5 Signs You Played 90s Hockey
Wooden sticks, neon laces, and a helmet that looked like it came from a garage sale. Welcome to the ‘90s—where visor tints were questionable, but your mullet was perfect. Read more...
Penalty Box Confessions
Penalty Box Confessions
Two minutes never felt so long—unless you count the time you spent explaining to your mom why you “accidentally” cross-checked that kid. The penalty box: part timeout, part comedy club. Read more...