Crossword 40: Hockey Superstitions and Rituals

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Across
  1. 3. - Wearing the same hat before games.
  2. 4. - Always putting on the left glove first.
  3. 5. - Pointing at someone or something after a goal.
  4. 8. - Always napping before a game.
  5. 9. - Unique routine performed by goaltenders before games.
  6. 10. - Laces believed to bring good fortune.
  7. 11. - Specific way players tape their sticks.
  8. 12. - Spinning the stick before taking a faceoff.
  9. 14. - A towel believed to bring good fortune.
  10. 17. - Item carried or worn for good fortune.
  11. 18. - Stretching in a specific way before games.
  12. 21. - Pre-game gathering for focus and luck.
  13. 26. - Leaving the rink in a specific order.
  14. 27. - Choosing a specific color of tape for luck.
  15. 29. - Skating in a unique pattern during warmups.
  16. 30. - Touching the puck for luck before the game starts.
  17. 32. - Knocking on the locker for good vibes.
  18. 34. - Ritualistic tap on the ice or boards.
  19. 35. - Walking around the rink in a certain pattern.
  20. 37. - Unique stretching routine by goalies.
  21. 39. - Sitting in the same spot on the bench.
  22. 42. - Entering the rink in a specific order.
  23. 43. - Playing the same song before every game.
  24. 45. - Wearing the same jersey for every game.
  25. 46. - Eating the same meal before every game.
  26. 47. - Kissing the stick for luck.
  27. 48. - Tapping the posts for luck.
  28. 49. - Grown by players during playoffs for luck.
Down
  1. 1. - Always chewing the same brand or flavor.
  2. 2. - Actions performed when sitting on the bench.
  3. 6. - Placing it in a specific spot on the net.
  4. 7. - Specific way a player celebrates scoring.
  5. 13. - Flipping the jersey in a unique way before putting it on.
  6. 15. - Specific exercises or drills before games.
  7. 16. - Sitting in the same place in the locker room.
  8. 19. - Tapping the stick in a rhythmic sequence.
  9. 20. - Touching a hat or helmet for good fortune.
  10. 22. - Wearing a jersey number associated with success.
  11. 23. - Avoiding talking on the bus ride to a game.
  12. 24. - Wearing the same socks for every game.
  13. 25. - Tapping sticks with teammates.
  14. 28. - Flipping the puck a certain way before faceoffs.
  15. 31. - Touching the puck before the drop.
  16. 32. - Carried by players for good luck.
  17. 33. - Tradition of stepping on the ice with a specific foot.
  18. 36. - Tapping the ice as part of a pregame routine.
  19. 38. - Accessory worn for good luck.
  20. 40. - Item of clothing believed to bring good fortune.
  21. 41. - Avoiding hitting the goalie during warmups.
  22. 44. - No talking during warmup for focus.