"I was taking one-timers at the practice rink," he said.

"I was never rock bottom," he said at Carolina's practice rink Wednesday.

It is a picture the players will see every time they trudge from the room to the practice rink.

In March 2003, the county's insurance carrier said it would allow the arena to keep the practice rink open for another 60 days.

In Michael's case, you have to know how far it is to the practice rink and the airport.

The two practice rinks have only got limited areas for the public.

There is a small practice rink located just to the east of the main arena.

He is lean and fit from workouts that include riding a bicycle to the practice rink, even on cold days.

They have enlarged the arena to include more seating and a mini practice rink.

The facility will also include a practice rink, offices, locker room and player areas.