Game Preparation outlines steps for proper preparation before, during, and between periods of a hockey game. It recommends arriving 45-120 minutes early to respect partners, mentally prepare, dress, and warm up with enough time to address any issues. Players should bring backup equipment in case of emergencies. Pre-game warmups should be simple stretches and exercises to loosen up without overexerting. Between periods, teams should discuss plays and rules questions while staying focused on the current game.

1. Game Preparation
HOW TO FILL YOUR TIME AT THE RINK

2. Pre-Game Preparation
 Show up 45-120 minutes before your game
 Why?
 Respect for your partners
 Mental preparation
 Time to dress
 Time to warmup
 “Fudge” factor

3. Disaster Recovery
 What’s in your bag – aside from skates, pants, jersey, and protective gear?
 Anybody ever broken a skate blade during a game? Break a lace? Crack a visor?
 THIS IS WHY YOU SHOW UP EARLY WITH A STOCKED BAG

4. Pre-Game Warmup
 Keep it simple
 The point is to loosen up, not to set PRs
 My warmup:
 Then stretching
Pushups Skater Squats
Lunges Butt Kicks
High Knees Karaoke
Yoga Jump Rope

5. Learning
 Why do we chat with our partners before a game?
 Why do we open the rulebook before the game?

6. In-Game Preparation
 Warmup
 Examine ice
 Watch equipment
 Chat with coaches
 Check scoresheet

7. In-Game Preparation
 Between Periods
 Discuss odd plays/rules questions
 Come to a consensus based on the rules (bring your book with you)
 Grab your phone, update your Facebook status, return texts to your friends, check the
score of the Packer game, watch a youtube video of cats for the LOLz