More - Peter Laviolette Quotes

Just reading what's being written, or what people are saying about the U.S. team, they've got us harnessed in sixth, seventh place, somewhere in that area.

Peter Laviolette

 People

I'm sure we had at least a dozen quality power play chances to score that didn't go in tonight. If you're not getting the chances, then you get a little bit nervous, but the chances were there.

Peter Laviolette

 

It's absolutely disappointing coming in here and only getting one point out of four. It was a couple of breakdowns that cost us.

Peter Laviolette

 

He provides a physical presence, hard work, energy. Everything you want your team to exemplify, Nic brings to the table.

Peter Laviolette

 Energy

They've got a really good team. They're relentless in their attack.

Peter Laviolette

 

We have three starting goaltenders. They all start for their teams and they are relatively comparable. He's played well for the Philadelphia Flyers. It's an opportunity to get him in and see what he can do. It's a chance to rest other people.

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It just wasn't meant to be. I can't fault the guys for the way they played the game. They came in here with a purpose and it didn't happen. It's frustrating.

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When Don and I talked, Chris' name popped up immediately. Not only because of how well he has played with Detroit this season, but because of the way he has represented USA Hockey... it made the choice easy.

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The thing about international competition is, no matter who you play, there are no easy games. There won't be one easy game.

Peter Laviolette

 Competition

We were playing well except for that five minute period where we came out flat to start the third. Then the guys went back to work.

Peter Laviolette