players usually kneel at center ice with arms around each other for a brief prayer before returning to their teams.
“It really loses its meaning when you take that step away from center ice,” said Chris Sigrudson, whose four sons grew up on the ice.

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full."
– Matthew 6:5