Record-Breaking Hockey Game: Mustard Packets Help Players Beat Fatigue

A women's hockey game between the Ottawa and Montreal teams set a new record for the longest professional women's hockey league game in history, lasting an incredible 135 minutes, or over two hours. The intense match pushed players to their physical limits, leading to dehydration and muscle cramps. To address this, trainers employed an unexpected solution: mustard packets. "The salty content helps replenish electrolytes and prevent cramps," explained one trainer. This unconventional approach highlights the lengths athletes and their support teams go to for peak performance. The game showcased the incredible resilience and determination of the players involved, even after more than two hours of intense competition.