The Calm Before The Chaos: Alexander Romanov’s Pregame Prep
From 7:15 wake-ups to silent focus, Alexander Romanov walks through his game-day rituals and how he prepares for the grind.
A hockey season is full of unknowns. But there’s one constant on Long Island — New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov being the first one on the ice for practice.
Before every game, whether at UBS Arena or on the road, Romanov can also be seen walking around the bench area a few hours before puck drop, staring out into the empty crowd.
All his pre-skate and pre-game rituals are designed to make sure he’s ready, both mentally and physically, once the puck hits the ice.