We all know that hockey is just as mentally important as it is physically. If your head’s not in the game the second you get on the ice, chances are, you might have a bad game. Some players spend days just trying to get focused in time for puck drop. However, the hours leading up to the game is so crucial! For most athletes, music plays a huge role in mentally preparing for a game. A good playlist truly does take an athlete to that next level. It gets the energy up, plus it’s always a good time blasting tunes in the dressing room with your teammates.
No matter how old or overplayed they might be, these songs will always be key pieces in the pre-game pump up (not in any order) :
EMINEM - LOSE YOURSELF
Why: The suspense in the beginning gives you chills.
ACDC - THUNDERSTRUCK
Why: Yes it’s overplayed, but for good reason. This needs to be blasted at the highest volume.
KERNKRAFT400 - ZOMBIE NATION
Why: Zombie Nation has to be the all time sports song!
DARUDE - SANDSTORM
Why: A little techno never hurts.
ACDC - TNT
Why: Oldie but always a goodie.
KANYE WEST - POWER
Why: The beat in power is everything.
NELLY - HERE COMES THE BOOM
Why: Picture this: the year is 2010. You walk into the dressing room while this song is playing. You automatically feel like a boss.
ROY JONES - CAN'T BE TOUCHED
Why: This song is perfect for getting you angry. Let it all out on the ice and let your play do the talking.
EMINEM - 'TILL I COLLAPSE
Why: There’s just something about Eminem’s rapping that gets me going every time.
AVICII - LEVELS
Why: This was every players favourite song as soon as it was released. Rest in Peace, Avicii. Thank you for giving us one of the best dressing room bangers from the last decade.
These songs will always hold a special place in every hockey player's heart.
