When it comes to making a holiday wish-list, as a youngster Coyotes forward Christian Fischer went for broke -- three or four years in a row.
He asked for a zip-line.
"I don't even know how a zip-line would have arrived," he said. "But for whatever reason, I wanted a zip-line as a kid. But that wasn't in Santa's factory, apparently."
The following weeks are a season highlighted by precious time with family and friends, and filled with the joy that comes from giving -- and receiving -- gifts. Some gifts, of course, are more memorable than others.
Holiday Memories: Coyotes Reminisce About Gifts and Family
Players share holiday experiences, and why this time of year is so special