#ThePlayers Head to Training Camps

With the NHL lockout officially over following the ratification of the CBA by the members of the NHLPA, #theplayers have made their way back to their club cities and kicked-off official training camps this past Sunday. Needless to say, #theplayers are focused and excited to get the season going. With the schedule getting underway in less than a week, they have just six days of training to get up-to-speed before the puck drops around the league on Saturday, January 19th.

With the guys back together and settling into their familiar in-season routines, here's what some of them have been talking about on Twitter this week:

View the story "#ThePlayers Head to Training Camps" on Storify#ThePlayers Head to Training CampsThe NHL lockout is officially over and the players are excited to get back on the ice. With the season opening in less than a week, the guys have been at daily practices training as much before the puck drops on January 19th. Here's what the players have been talking about on Twitter this week:Edité par NHLPA· Mon, Jan 14 2013 08:04:59Thousands of fans have been showing up to practices across North America, and the support has definitely been firing up the players for the season to start.
What a day. Finally get hockey going & a Patriots win to top it off. Thanks to all the #Bolts fans who came out today. #bestfansintheleagueBrendan MikkelsonIt was great seeing all the fans today on our first day of camp. Feels good to be back in the black and orange. #Flyers #bestfansMatt ReadNice to be back at the Dome. Season opener is 7 days away. Thanks to the fans who came out today and showed support. #muchappreciatedChris ButlerBig thanks to all the #Caniacs who showed up to PNC today- Your support does not go unnoticed and is very appreciated. #ItsTimeTim BrentHockey fans never cease to amaze me...great hearing about the amount of fans that came out to support their teams today #hockeyisback #NHLMatt CarleFirst order if business. 1000+ autographs... http://pic.twitter.com/0yxTI0C0Andrew FerenceThanks to all the fans who came out to the Honda Center today! Little bit of rest and back at it tomorrow #ducksnationNick BoninoThe players are also excited to re-connect with their teammates
Tough to beat turning on tv and seeing NHL Tonight on. We're backkkkkLogan CoutureGlad everyone yesterday could finally see @RealStamkos91 puck go in the net ? Huge movie theater jumbotron is the only way ! #boltsfanfestRyan MaloneAlready on! Lol rt “@katiamaria92: @MaxPacioretty67 @BrandonPrust8 do I smell a bromance coming along :) :) ?? http://pic.twitter.com/PK9jMMOV”Brandon PrustReunited and it feels so good @tylerseguin92 haha! Look at the creep in the background. http://pic.twitter.com/AI6zZuJJAndrew FerenceI'm very happy to make it official, I'm back with the @washcaps! I can't wait to get the season started! http://yfrog.com/esoc5aojEric FehrCouple changes to the locker room. Best one is the Hall of Fame pictures surrounding the room. http://pic.twitter.com/ZaD3pIohAndrew Ference