The day started with an uptempo workout that really got the blood flowing, as well as the sweat.  After a morning workout we had another practice with the Blackhawks staff.  Again the practice was very demanding and was a battle as the ice deteriorated quiet quickly.  But after that, our day was basically done by 1 p.m.  We shuttled back to the hotel and took a much needed nap. 

 

After resting, Cole Gunner (Air Force), Mike Borkowski (Colgate), Brian Ward (St. Lawrence) and I went out for a nice Italian dinner. You could say we were a little "under dressed" for the occasion.  Then it was a nice walk back to the hotel that was capped off by watching Yoenis Cespedes win the home run derby. 

 

Tuesday: 

 

Finally the scrimmages start.  Following a short lift in the morning, we took the ice for our first scrimmage.  Team White, my team, vs. Team Red.  The game was split up to two 25-minute halves.  The first period was a bit sloppy as most guys haven't played a competitive game since their college season ended.  We were down 1-0 going into the second.  The second opened things up a bit but we ended up falling 2-1.  I thought I played well in the second half, had a couple scoring chances and a few nice hits.  The night is a team dinner and then most likely the MLB All Star game on the TV.