Notes from the bench.

Note 09

Splash, shake, inhale

A short breath. Then go to work.

Note 08

Pre-activated is already tired

A bottle that was cracked months ago is not doing you a favor.

Note 07

The bottle on the bench

Hockey did not invent smelling salts. It just gave them a shift.

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If you’ve ever watched an NHL game, you might have noticed players using small, white capsules or sniffing bottles before hitting the ice.

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