Tori's Blog for Players

Tori’s trials and tribulations of combining academics with a DI college athletic program – while trying to keep some sense of sanity in the process.

Dorm Life

Jan 22, 2010 in Tori's Blog for Players

Living in a college dormitory is unlike any other living experience you have ever had (even if you are a boarding school gal). I’ve written here what you can expect – and suggestions to help.

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There is NO off-season

Jan 14, 2010 in Tori's Blog for Players

So I have been back from winter break for 4 days now – and have had 4 very intense 7 AM workouts already (a much improvement from last spring’s 5:30 AM alarm). One thing I did not know going into college was how hard-core D1 spring season is. We have a dry spring – I’m 21 ...

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Why I Play…

Nov 10, 2009 in Tori's Blog for Players

With this Blog I hope to help you understand just a little what it’s like to compete in College for a Conference title.

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The How-to and what NOT to do during a College visit

Sep 11, 2009 in Tori's Blog for Players

Whether it’s an unofficial visit, official visit or you are meeting the coach and team on your own, here are some rules you MUST abide by.  1) Do NOT get drunk. 2) Put your cell phone AWAY.   3) Before you visit make a list of questions about the school and the hockey program and ASK them. 4) Visit ...

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A Very College Week

Hello Hellooo When I was in High School I always wondered what a typical week was like for a college hockey player. In High school it was same old same old – wake up at 6 AM, go to the same classes every day until 2 and then had hockey practice or had a hockey game ...

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So what is preseason all about anyway??

Aug 19, 2009 in Tori's Blog for Players

WWud up wud uppp! So I have survived six days of preseason – woo hoo! Just over two years ago, before going into my freshman year I was freaking out because I had NO idea what to expect.  I remember calling up Tjerk on my drive down to Richmond semi-freaking out.  In this blog I ...

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