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It's no secret most professional athletes are creatures of habit. They have their daily routines — and superstitions — which help prepare them for the task at hand.
Maybe it's driving the same way to the rink every day. Or wearing a lucky T-shirt or pair of socks. Or taping their stick a certain way.
So it was somewhat surprising to hear Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice say recently the team is considering a fairly dramatic change to its typical pre-game preparations.