Thirty NHL hopefuls got a taste of what it might take to make it to the big leagues last week after participating in four days of strenuous on-ice and off-ice workouts at the Ice Zone at St. Louis Outlet Mall. The prospects also got to see the unbelievable commitment from some current players, such as when Alex Pietrangelo was working out early in the morning just two days after his wedding, or when Ryan Reaves came to town to lace up the skates on Friday.
“Not often do you get to see the every day work that these pros go through,” said Tim Taylor, the Blues’ Director of Player Development in charge of organizing this year’s camp.