As a hockey player, I understand how fast-paced the sport is and how important communication is to success. Traditionally, setting up hockey plays relies on verbal communication. Hockey plays are set up by yelling real-time prompts to teammates, so everyone knows what to do and where to be. It is easier to pass the puck if you can hear your teammates voice or the sound of an opponent behind you. Hockey players also need to be able to hear the whistle. Hockey is very fluid, unlike baseball where players have set positions and locations. Baseball players, especially pitchers and catchers, communicate with signs and signals. Hockey players can't use hand signs because of the big and restrictive gloves they wear. Simply put, hard of hearing hockey players must make a lot of adjustments in life!