Ice baths are where its at. As a former competitive hockey player the 70 game seasons along with a rigorous practice schedule can take a toll on your body and you look for every option possible to recover quickly. Ice baths are a staple! Our athletic trainers would have us cold bath (which is just cold water) and alternate with an ice bath every other night. 8-12 mins is usually all you need. Also Epsom Salt Soaks are key as well. That's just my two cents.
This monster speaks the truth. In the winter in the Chi he sits in the backyard in a garbage can filled with snow. He's crazy.