There are so many things that all of us prospects have gotten out of camp in just two days. It's crazy to me how everything we've done so far has just made so much sense and makes it so easy to have a positive experience here.
What we're working on and learning on the ice is fantastic, but talking to other players, coaches and advisors here is extremely special. Guys have been sharing stories about their experiences around hockey and I've gotten a sense of how everyone has come from different places to be here. I can listen to what the coaches and advisors have to say for hours, it's unbelievable to hear about what they've done in their hockey lives.
When we got off the ice yesterday, I had some great conversations during my cool down and just stuck around soaking it all in. My roommate, Mason Primeau, and some of the other guys, we all walked back over to Red Rock and got dinner at Yard House after practice yesterday. We all kind of looked at the menu and thought about the things we've learned here about nutrition and kept our plates on the healthy side. Once we finished dinner up, we all went back to our rooms to wind down and get ready for bed. Getting a full sleep is so important here because your body is just going and going all week. Before hitting the pillow, we called down to get a 6:15 wake-up call.
Development Camp Blog Part 2 - Ryder Donovan
