Positive Thinking

With parity in the NHL at an all-time high, teams are beginning to take that extra step to gain an advantage on the competition. Take a look at the Florida Panthers, who are beginning to see the performance edge gained from working with a sport psychologist. Said team captain Olli Jokinen, "You've got to be positive. If you have a negative mind-set, you're usually going to fail. You're going to be too nervous to try anything. A positive mind-set helps a lot."

It seems just about every professional sport these days is beginning to appreciate the importance of a well-honed mental game.

Check out the whole article from the Palm Beach Post here.