NHL players prep on their own for season
By Associated Press in Troy, Michigan | China Daily | Updated: 2013-01-09 07:26

Todd Bertuzzi hunched over, trying to catch his breath, before slowly standing up on his skates to spit and take a swig of water.
The Detroit Red Wings forward then leaned his head against a padded post during a short break toward the end of a relatively rigorous workout.
For NHL players, it's time to get ready for work.
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