More - Brian Courtmanche Quotes

I know that this loss really hurt them. But, that's hockey. We needed to win. To keep this going. They're a good group (Lyman Hall) and, like us they're young. I'm rooting for them the rest of the way. It would be good for hockey statewide if they're able to come back and qualify for the state tournament.

Brian Courtmanche

 Hurt

This was a great learning experience for us. We knew coming in that they were in a must-win situation. It's great to think that for two of those three periods we played toe-to-toe hockey with a team that one of the area's perennial powers.

Brian Courtmanche

 Experience

This was real big for us. Now, we're 4-3. This could very well be the turning point in our season.

Brian Courtmanche

 

I'm an emotional coach. I put my heart into it. I think it shows. And I know that our kids recognize that. We're not going into this game (against West Haven) taking them the least bit lightly. Look at their schedule and how they play. They'll be ready for us. We need to be ready for them.

Brian Courtmanche

 Heart

We really held on there.

Brian Courtmanche

 

We had our moments where I thought we were going to put this one away. Then West Haven would come right back. When you're in need of a win big time like they were, those things will happen.

Brian Courtmanche

 

Hunter is cool and calm. He's been our leader.

Brian Courtmanche

 Calm

After that loss to Tri-Town (6-2 on Jan. 4), we went back to basics, right from conditioning on up through. I think that our kids realized the depth of the loss to Tri-Town. They realized how badly they were outplayed.

Brian Courtmanche

 

I think that our kids are beginning to realize what its like playing Division I hockey. They're beginning to realize that every game is important. That playing three consistent periods and playing hard right to the end makes the difference between a win like this and a bad loss like the one we suffered to Tri-Town.

Brian Courtmanche

 Beginning

We were excited and ready to play.

Brian Courtmanche