Getting Back on the Ice

[RayzoR]

Walk into the first game, don't run. In other words, don't rush into the first game and think you're hot stuff and think that this year you ARE going to win the championship because every other team sucks. Take the season 1 game at a time and do what makes you relaxed. For football games, I used my iPod for 2 hours before each game. I had a different playlist all the time, mixed up with Hardcore and relaxing tunes. I find music to be the best stress reliever, right next to hanging out with friends and playing sports, but that doesn't help you here. Just think about the feeling you had when you first stepped onto the ice and how amazing it was. Bring that feeling back and that over-whelming sense of pride and make sure that no matter what happens, that at the end of the day, you're a winner.