Crossword 25: Hockey Superstitions and Rituals

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  1. 4. Players entering the ice in a specific order.
  2. 5. Touching a specific spot in the arena.
  3. 7. Common before big games.
  4. 10. Worn by players for good luck.
  5. 11. Silent or whispered mantra with teammates.
  6. 13. Many players start with the left skate.
  7. 15. Often the same dish before every game.
  8. 16. Players tapping the walls on their way to the ice.
  9. 17. Carried by some players during warm-ups.
  10. 18. Team-specific rally before hitting the ice.
  11. 21. How skates are tied as part of pre-game ritual.
  12. 23. Belief it affects on-ice luck.
  13. 25. Players touching the puck for luck before games.
  14. 27. Repeated phrases or stories before games.
  15. 34. Applied in precise ways for luck.
  16. 35. Carefully crafted for superstitions.
  17. 36. Often refusing teammates’ stick touches.
  18. 38. A deliberate stroll over a specific part of the rink.
  19. 39. Always sitting in the same locker room spot.
  20. 40. Worn for its perceived fortune.
  21. 42. Positioned exactly the same way every game.
  22. 45. Intense quiet time before games.
  23. 46. Used only when a certain play succeeds.
  24. 47. Elaborate sequences before facing a shot.
  25. 48. Unique warm-up moves by netminders.
  26. 49. Touching a hat or helmet for luck before overtime.
  27. 50. Worn consistently during games.
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  1. 1. Ritual adjustment of gear for motivation.
  2. 2. Ritual of flipping the puck before a faceoff.
  3. 3. Gesture for good luck or recognition.
  4. 6. Avoiding certain ice spots during warm-ups.
  5. 8. A note left in a locker for good vibes.
  6. 9. Spinning a puck for good luck.
  7. 12. Flipping the jersey to avoid bad luck.
  8. 14. Ritual of touching sticks with teammates.
  9. 19. Superstition about not changing gear or habits.
  10. 20. Played as a superstition to energize players.
  11. 22. Common ritual to rest before a game.
  12. 24. Dressing in the same sequence each game.
  13. 26. Repeated exactly before every game.
  14. 28. Unique actions performed before each puck drop.
  15. 29. Superstitious way players wrap their sticks.
  16. 30. Superstitious maintenance of hair for good luck.
  17. 31. Special handshake routines with teammates.
  18. 32. Tapping spots on the boards before shooting.
  19. 33. Personal celebration for good luck.
  20. 37. Superstitious tracks played before games.
  21. 41. Tradition of not shaving during the playoffs.
  22. 43. Ritual of walking the rink perimeter pre-game.
  23. 44. An item carried for good fortune.