The Gatineau Olympiques want even more


After the emotions experienced by his players in the last few days, Louis Robitaille allowed them to catch their breath.

After a big emotional spike, there is often a downturn that follows. We want to regroup, have quality time at home, allow them to get out of hockey and take care of their bodies.mentions the coach who wants to see his team reinvigorated when they return to the ice on Friday in anticipation of the next series against the Shawinigan Cataractes.

Louis Robitaille interviewed in the Olympiques locker room.

Gatineau Olympiques coach Louis Robitaille

Photo: Radio-Canada / Jacques Corriveau

The players learned a lot in this first clash in which they lost the first game before coming back from behind in the last period of the last game.

They were able to make a reset. Everything is always to be redone in series. You have to stay committed and keep the identity you have forged. »

A quote from Louis Robitaille, Head Coach

We have to believe in ourselves and keep working. We did it [en première ronde] and it shows that good teams find ways to win. It’s fun to win, everyone wants to do anything to help the teamunderlines Cole Cormier who scored the winning goal in the last game.

A hockey player goes to join his teammates celebrating a goal.

Cole Cormier had two goals and three assists in the series against the Foreurs.

Photo: Dominic Charette / Gatineau Olympics

Players who had won rounds in the playoffs are rare in this young team and this recent victory has given the Olympiques the desire to do more.

Since we are young, the important thing is to win. It’s an honor to win this round and the goal is always to win more. It gives us an even better level of competitivenessadds defender Isaac Belliveau.

Isaac Belliveau celebrates a goal by jumping on the bay window.

Isaac Belliveau celebrates a goal in front of his fans at the Slush Puppie Centre.

Photo: Dominic Charette Photographer

Depth and self-sacrifice

The Olympiques have been talking since the start of the season about the depth of their training. She stood out in the first four games of the playoffs as 15 different players collected points.

Our four lines can score goals. Even if I’m on the 3rd line, I have quality teammates. Goals come from everywhere. You need that in the playoffs ’cause your first line won’t always be on firebelieves Tristan Allard, who has two goals and two assists so far.

A hockey player skates in front of five players from the opposing team.

Tristan Allard assumes a more discreet but important role with the Olympiques.

Photo: Dominic Charette / Gatineau Olympics

Our lines are all balanced and bring something to the match. We are looking for the best combinations for good clashesspecifies Louis Robitaille, who however likes the sacrifice of certain offensive players.They focus on their work on 200 feet and that helps the team. Our group can be dangerous at any time.

Our team complements each other well. We are able to score, defend well and behind, Rémi Poirier is incredible. Plus, all the guys work hard. We have the common goal of winning and we are very capable of going farsaid Cormier confidently.

The Olympiques will still need everyone to meet their next challenge. The Cataractes took 3rd place behind Gatineau in the West with 84 points in 68 games. However, they won one more victory than the Olympiques.

We are going to have good games against the Cataractes. They have quite an offensive power! This is a team built for success. They have one of the best defenses in the league and they play very well without the puck too. It will be a great test for usanalyzes Robitaille.

It’s a big series, with two good teams. We are able to play against anyone in the League. It will just be another good test for us. »

A quote from Cole Cormier, striker

The Olympiques will host the Cataractes on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening before returning to Shawinigan for games 3 and 4, Thursday and Friday of next week.



Reference-ici.radio-canada.ca

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