CENTENNIAL, Colo.—While the first day of Colorado Avalanche Rookie Camp usually comes with the glamor of the NHL franchise and nerves before the start of a new hockey season, Day 2 is when players start to settle in and get used to the expectations of the development staff.
“[I was] a little bit nervous yesterday, but now it’s alright,” said Nicolas Meloche, who is attending his first rookie camp with the club. “It’s fun.”
The experience can be a lot to take in for those new to the regimen, but consistency coupled with variation allows everyone—fresh or returning—to find a groove.