Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been a focused standout at Coyotes training camp.
It's off the ice when he, well, horses around.
Captain? Cowboy? At times, for the blue-liner, it's both.
Ekman-Larsson balances hockey passion with a love of horses. It's an off-ice hobby many fans became familiar with when he
posted a photo on his Instagram account
in March.
His equestrianism fits right into the Coyotes' return-to-play philosophy of prioritizing a balance of body and mind during the condensed schedule.
"It's about getting away from the rink and rebooting yourself," said head coach Rick Tocchet, who has provided two off days for the team through the first nine days of camp.
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