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Caffeine vs Bourbon Before Hockey (Edging with Friends Podcast)

Published: January 4, 2026

Duration: 0:30

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One glass of bourbon the night before—does it wreck your hockey game?

Or is it better (or worse) to have 1–2 before you hit the ice?

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The guys debate whether a glass of bourbon the night before hockey is enough to make you play worse, and whether drinking before a game is ever a good idea.

They’ve seen teammates knock back one or two and still play well, but they’re not convinced it’s the move.

In the end, they’d rather go the caffeine route to get “tweaked out” and ready to play.

- Does one bourbon the night before make you suck on the ice? - Is a pre-game drink ever worth it—or should it stay post-hockey? - Some top teammates have 1–2 drinks and still play well - Caffeine as the preferred pre-workout alternative - Choosing “tweaked out” energy over feeling sluggish - Bourbon vs caffeine: what actually helps performance?

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