The Toronto Blue Jays became the center of attention in MLB this morning when Ernie Clement – the energetic utility star – admitted that the secret to maintaining his fitness and impressive performance throughout the season doesn’t come from the gym or special team training programs, but from… Canadian hockey. And when Sportsnet released a picture of Clement in a Jays jersey along with the powerful statement: “My best workout is playing hockey…”, fans immediately erupted.
Clement asserted that playing hockey during the offseason is the most comprehensive physical workout he has ever experienced. Not the treadmill, not the heavy weights – but the speed, reflexes, and intense contact of the sport considered Canada’s “national treasure.” According to Clement, it helps him increase his endurance, agility, and most importantly: helps him enter Spring Training 100% ready.
Last season, Ernie Clement surprised everyone by maintaining consistent form, avoiding injuries, and becoming a key player that the Blue Jays placed immense trust in. Instead of speculating about his diet or new recovery methods, fans now have the answer: Clement’s good health is thanks to months of high-speed ice skating and intense puck battles.
While many MLB teams encourage players to avoid sports with a high risk of injury, the Blue Jays have seen Clement become healthier, more consistent, and more explosive after each offseason with hockey. His not only solidified his position on the team but also became a shining star in the locker room and on the field, leading experts to question: Could hockey become the new training trend in MLB?
Blue Jays fans are known for their passionate support, and knowing Clement trains by immersing himself in Canada’s iconic sport has only increased their affection for him. Social media was flooded with comments like, “Truly Canadian!”, “No wonder he’s so strong!”, “Hockey makes a warrior!” — turning Clement into a hero with a distinctly Canadian spirit, even though he wasn’t born there.
Clement’s bold statement, “It’s a big reason why I’ve stayed healthy throughout the baseball season,” shocked not only the media but also the sports medicine community. A sport known for its high-impact contact is helping an MLB player – who needs light, agile hands and body – avoid injury? It sounds contradictory, but Clement is proving the opposite.
With his warrior spirit, steely resolve, and physical prowess honed on the ice, Ernie Clement is becoming the kind of player any postseason team would want. The Blue Jays may have benefited more than they realize from this hockey story — not just technically, but in terms of team fighting spirit.
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