This helps the players adjust as quickly as possible. Los Angeles Kings trainer Peter Demers tends to injured goalie Stephane Fiset. A light skate or aerobic workout, or even just a stretch, upon arrival also seems to help with the players' energy levels. The second major problem we face with travel is dehydration. Players are already dehydrated from playing in the game, but it is made worse because the air on the plane is quite dry and the plane is pressurized to about 8,000 feet of altitude.
High altitude leads to further dehydration.
We encourage the players to drink lots of water and electrolyte drinks such as PowerAde. We try to have them avoid caffeine, which is also dehydrating. The other thing we encourage them to avoid is salty foods. The third problems is stiffness, due to sitting in cramped quarters for extended periods of time. While in flight, we have the players get up and walk around the plane or stretch.