OMHA grad Garrett McFadden at his annual McFadden's Movement Road Hockey Tournament for mental health awareness.
With summer now upon us and hockey still months away it's time to take a break from the sport and enjoy the warm weather outside. There are plenty of other activities to spend time doing while keeping the body fresh for the new season.
Whether it's picking up another sport to play or simply hanging out with friends, the off-season gives everyone a chance to take a step away from the rink. Even the pros enjoy a summer vacation. Don't believe us? Here's a look at what some familiar faces in the hockey world are doing with their time away from the game.
Keeping his skills sharp in the off-season, Nathan Gerbe 'worked' on his shot with the help of his daughter. He's showing how easy it is to work on the OMHA Players Club 5000 Puck Challenge right from his own garage.
Training partner this morning pic.twitter.com/w5pccf5wO6
— Nathan Gerbe (@NathanGerbe14) June 27, 2018
Many players spent time working with charities and giving back to their communities. Through their outreach, players helped raise awareness and donations for valuable causes.
The 2nd annual #MM27 Road Hockey Tournament more than doubles inaugural event, raising $4956.59 for mental health resources!
— McFadden's Movement (@McFaddensMvmnt) June 20, 2018
READ: https://t.co/95ulymDDBe
PHOTOS (@gar_pic): https://t.co/hNxdW9oUht #JoinTheMovement pic.twitter.com/3rWknUt9Vz
Had a great day golfing with Daniel in the @SpecialOCalgary golf tournament. Awesome event and had fun getting to know all the athletes #yyc pic.twitter.com/Tv7RtnXaw6
— Troy Brouwer (@TroyBrouwer36) June 26, 2018
We’re all kids at heart @KidSportWpg #Scheifs4Kids pic.twitter.com/PDmyTLGdol
— mark scheifele (@markscheifele55) June 23, 2018
Proud of everyone who supported the Muskegon Stand Up For A Cure! Going to work on my paddle board skills for next summer! @WatchMuskegon pic.twitter.com/9jX2X0poau
— Justin Abdelkader (@justinabss) July 8, 2018
Once the season is over many players put away their sticks and skates and pick up a baseball bat or golf club instead.
.@jamiebenn14 hopped on @MLBNetwork's #BallparkCam ahead of @DallasStars night at the @Rangers game! #NHLTonight pic.twitter.com/4XGbJkAAbm
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) June 26, 2018
Had a blast playing golf at the Swiss senior open in bad ragaz thank you @Zurich to make that happen.
— nino niederreiter (@thelnino22) July 7, 2018
Good luck J. Van de Velde and R. Gomez on the final round. pic.twitter.com/0u6nEmy4Cd
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