The Golden Knights’ locker room at T-Mobile Arena is just about ready for occupancy.
The dressing stalls are in place. The carpeting is down. They’re still tinkering with the lighting but that will get resolved soon enough.
But one thing is still missing.
The room, which seats 23 players, has no inspirational message on the walls.
Hockey is no different from any other sport. Words that are meant to motivate, inspire and evoke pride can be found in virtually every locker room, from junior high to the pros. Doesn’t matter the sport.
At Notre Dame, football players are expected to “Play Like a Champion Today.