The highly anticipated championship game between international hockey powerhouses is set to take place tonight in Boston. Notable players, including Brad Marchand and Jon Cooper, spoke on the significant improvement in the pace and skills displayed in hockey over the past nine years. Marchand emphasized the competitive spirit of players, especially when representing their countries, suggesting it elevates their performance. Coaches like Cooper are highlighted for their unique ability to engage players, providing insight into the team's preparation and mindset going into this crucial game.
The guys have gotten so good in the last nine years. The pace has elevated so much. It is incredible to see the speed and the talent of the players these days.
It doesn't matter when you have the tournament or how you do it. When you get the most competitive guys in the league on the ice together, it will rise to another level.
I love having Coop as a coach. His meetings are very different. He uses different words. He keeps you engaged when he is talking.
[The pre-game speeches] are where he gets you... he just keeps you dialed into it the whole time.
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