Patrick Roy truly believed his goalposts were his best friends. The 11-time All-Star asked the iron for help ahead of every contest; a ritual that Roy said began during the 1986 playoffs. Three Vezina Trophies and four Stanley Cups may provide some merit to Roy's kooky pre-game practice. 

What happens when two opposing, superstitious players both want to be the last skater off the ice following warmup? Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele and Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin like to settle their standoffs with a good ol' fashioned game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. 

Who'd have guessed that the secret to becoming the world's greatest hockey player was guzzling back soda? Apparently, energy drinks weren't available during Wayne Gretzky's prime years, so he'd rely on Diet Coke and sugary treats to get him fueled ahead of games.

Sidney Crosby is well-known for his quirky pre-game tendencies. Prior to one contest during the 2012-13 season, ex-Penguins teammate Joe Vitale played Florence and the Machine's "Dog Days are Over." Crosby told Vitale that the song reminded him of a recent trip to Italy. 👉

Crosby tallied a pair of assists in the Penguins' victory, so Vitale played the same song before the next game. Crosby again approached him and repeated the story. Pittsburgh went on a 15-game winning streak, and each time Crosby retold his Italian tale.