The following article appeared in the February 7 issue of The Cornell Daily Sun.

By Michael Manacher

Some things never change. Babe Ruth is said to have consumed a hotdog before every game in his heyday. Years later, Popeye the Sailor was noted for squeezing open a can of spinach and swallowing it in one giant gulp before rescuing Olive Oyl. Athletes and cartoon characters are very similar in that they must ingest an energizing and nutritious meal in order to perform their best. The women's hockey team is no different.

"I like having the pregame meal just because it's good to have a routine," said junior defenseman Steph Ulrich. "I like to always do the same thing before games just so I can get myself into game mode. We usually eat pretty similar things."

That routine has remained constant for every game played at Lynah Rink this season.

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