I don’t really have any pregame superstitions, though as previously mentioned I do keep my childhood stuffed Fox in my locker for good luck, behind lock and key in a tamper-proof bulletproof box. Though I don’t take him out, I always make sure I see him prior to any home game. Just in case. Really, I just think back to my parents giving him to me as a kid, and then all the good times we had as a family over the years. Helps put me in a good mood going forward for the game, and I like to think that translates to some better performances.
As for pregame traditions, at home a couple hours prior to the game I like to go out into the parking lot in plain clothes and see how long I can go without being recognized. Once someone figures it out, I’m happy to sign a bunch of autographs and maybe bum a hot dog or something from a nearby tailgate – it’s become a big hit among the fans, and even some of the other players have started doing it as well. Not as a group though, we like to spread the love around so as many folks as possible can see and chat up a player prior to the game. It’s a favorite of mine; without the fans, what’s the point?
As for pregame traditions, at home a couple hours prior to the game I like to go out into the parking lot in plain clothes and see how long I can go without being recognized. Once someone figures it out, I’m happy to sign a bunch of autographs and maybe bum a hot dog or something from a nearby tailgate – it’s become a big hit among the fans, and even some of the other players have started doing it as well. Not as a group though, we like to spread the love around so as many folks as possible can see and chat up a player prior to the game. It’s a favorite of mine; without the fans, what’s the point?
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