The San Jose Sharks played music during the start of practice to build energy.

The San Jose Sharks played music during the start of practice to build energy.

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has implemented a new practice strategies to help the team perform to the standard he wants them to. Yesterday, Warsofsky debuted music during the start of a practice. 

Clips of professional sports teams practicing with music are not seen in the NHL; however, this isn't new for Warsfofsky.

"I've done it before in Chicago. It's something that I've thought gives a little bit of energy, something different, and so we decided to do it," Warsofsky said. "We'll do it quite a bit. Just gives a little bit more energy in practice. I think it also helps us communicate more through the noise."

Warsofsky noted that NHL arenas will be packed with fans, and he needs them to communicate for his team to perform. By simulating noise, his team is more prepared. 

But what do the players think of the music? Defenseman Jake Walman was a fan.

"I was surprised by that. I didn't know that was going to happen. I wish he put on a little more Drake or something that I was into. A little hip-hop [or] rap," Walman joked. "I think it's just high intensity, drowning out other stuff, and just trying to focus on playing hockey. It's a lot of noise going on. It makes the atmosphere more intense that way. I think it brought the compete up."

San Jose Sharks' top prospects, Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, also approved of the music.

"I thought it was good," Celebrini said. "It was fun to start practice off with a good vibe."

"I've never had that, and I liked it a lot. I think it brought a good vibe to practice, and everyone was in a good mood," Smith said. "[Walman is] funny. He and I have been talking about music a lot. I like the country that was on, Morgan Wallen."

After a hard training camp, Warsofsky is still finding ways to keep his team engaged. Warsofsky was asked if he was responsible for the playlist, which he promptly threw video coach Nick Gialdini under the bus while claiming they were going to make a plan for the future.

"We're going to come up with a plan for [the music]," Warsofsky said. "I wasn't responsible for the playlist. Nick [Gialdini], our video coach, was responsible."

The head coach also said that Walman has already approached him about what music he wants to be played.

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