One of my little kids was wondering why the hockey players spit so much, and why do they take a drink of water just to spit it out, and i honestly have no idea. Any insight?? #hnom @the_etrain
@alipunk@the_etrain When you're very thirsty gulping down lots of water can cause stomach cramps. Swilling some around in the mouth and spitting it out can quench most of the parched feeling, so then only small sips are needed. No idea if this relates to hockey, but a Green Beret taught me it on a hike once. It's something movies always get wrong, showing very thirsty characters taking huge gulps of water.