"For hockey players who don't participate in the NHL's All-Star Game, the week of the All-Star break is often a time to take a vacation to a warmer climate, to re-energize and prepare for the season's second half.

Like many of his teammates, Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov took some time off from the rink … but when asked about how he spent his six free days, Bryzgalov spoke in-depth about cleaning leaves and twigs from his backyard, and playing outside with his dog.

Whatever works, right?"