By Mark Wright
Star-Telegram
Ryan Hand's game-day ritual often involves an afternoon meal of chicken parmigiana at a favorite Italian restaurant.
The Texas Brahmas defenseman sometimes varies his eating habits. But there's one pre-game routine that never changes for the Ottawa native. Hand always puts on the left side of his uniform first.
"I always put my left side on first whatever it is," Hand said. "My left sock. My left skate before my right skate. My left glove first."
Many athletes have unusual habits they repeat on a daily basis. But if Brahmas players are any indication, hockey players take odd quirks to a whole other level.
"I'd say hockey players are more superstitious," Hand said. "I think everyone's so focused on their game and making an impact.
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