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The coach is the captain of the ship and the person the crew looks to in stormy weather. Stay positive. Find things to build on. Never panic, and trust the process. Take care of each other and stay connected.
Hockey (and life) is a game. Play it with style. You may not get any extra points on the score board for it, but people will notice. And everyone loves to see someone play with a bit of panache. So let your unique brand shine through in everything you do.
Momentum is built with time and hard work. It’s about stacking good shifts and stringing together good practices. Do the little things right. Keep focused on your goals. And continue to build off your success.
Don’t let anything through. Stay vigilant. Stay focused. Stay sharp. In a tight game, everyone is depending on you. Your singular effort can change the entire landscape.
You may be the person that inspires the next generation. So live like everyone;s watching and pursue your dreams with the knowledge that you’re not just achieving them for your own sake. Those that come after you will appreciate your effort.
People love you. You draw them in with your charisma and charm. But more than anything, they love you because you are authertically yourself. You have amazing powers to build community and help other find the path to their true selves too.
You are made for this moment. All the preparation you've done to get you here has prepared you for this moment. Trust yourself, spread your wings, and fly!
You never know what life will throw at you, so be ready. Maybe your teammates will feed you the puck. Maybe you're in the perfect position to intercept a pass. Whatever it is, keep your fundamentals tight, because those are the skills that keep you performing consistantly.
They don’t ask how, they ask how many. Go get the job done and knock a few pucks into the net. You can’t win games unless you score, so go score some goals.
There are lots of things your cannot control. So focus on the things that you can. And you are in complete control of your effort. Don’t let anyone out-work you.
When your team needs you to bring the energy, find another gear and make it happen. When you're tired and can't skate any harder, find another gear. Whatever the challenge, you can overcome it. But you'll need to dig deep.
Life may take you to places you never expected to be. When you get there, make the most of it. Take advantage of the things that nourish you and enjoy the growth this new location can offer you.
Don’t let your opponents take anything for granted. Hustle to loose pucks. Forecheck and backcheck. Be the most annoying player to your opponents.
You are someone that others look up to. Be the person you know you can be. Step up in the big moments. Bring your teammates along with you. And when you're not sure what to do, simply do your best. Bravery is not the absence of fear, it's action in the face of it. You got this.
You never know when you will be called upon. So stay ready for your moment. Luck favors the prepared, so be ready to go in when your number gets called. Championships are won in front of a crowd, but they're earned by putting in the work when nobody is looking.
Growth is not always linear. But keep showing up and finding ways to get better. If you’re sidelined by an injury, hit the film room. Whatever you need to do, never stop improving.
A champion plays with the confidence of someone who knows they will succeed. So play the game with the confidence you’ll win. You may not always win, but you’ll never regret believing in yourself.
You're a player that can do it all. So do it all! Forecheck, backcheck, score and assist. Be everywhere you are needed to be and make your pressence felt. People rely on you for a lot, but that because you're one of the best to ever to do it.
When you get the puck, control it. Carry it through the neutral zone. Enter the O-zone with speed. Dipsie doodle around a defender. You have the skills to do it. And the other team can’t score while your stick-handling with the biscuit.
Keep your eyes up. Pay attention to the clock. Know where your outlet passes are. Don’t let anyone gain positioning on you. There are a lot of things to be aware of and a lot of things to take into consideration. So make sure your brain is engaged and be strategic with your actions.
You're the excavagtor that gets called in when something needs to be unearthed. Nobody can intimidate you and you relish in the battles you have along the boards. When the fight comes down to tenacity, you'll win it every time.
Be aggressive and keep your foot on the gas. Take one successful moment and use it to create another. If the opponent manages to clear it, come right back in. You may start to tire, but it’s gauranteed that your opponent has it worse.
If you’re not sure where to go, go where you’re needed. It might not always be the most glamour or prestigious destination, but the folks that need you will be glad to have you. And the work you’ll do will be worth your effort.
Big moments require a response. Don’t shy away from them. Step into them and trust that your preparation has given you the tools you need to meet the moment.
When the puck drops, someone needs to set the tone. Get physical. Let them know you’re out there. And set the tone for how you plan to proceed.
Consistency is about stacking up shifts, one good shift after another. Your work is never done, but that’s kind of the fun of it. Never stop challenging yourself to get out there and put in another good one.
If it was easy, everyone would do it. The tough spots are tough because you’ll get rewarded for being there. If things get hard, that probably means you’re on the right track.
Don’t stay in one place. Keep your feet moving. They can't steal the puck from you if they can't catch ya. And they'll never know where you are, because you'll never be where they left you.
Sometimes, you just gotta be faster than the other person. In those moments, get on your horse and skate as fast as you can. Feel the wind in your hair and the thud of your heart in your chest. You may not win every race, but its more about the rush anyway.