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Rick Tocchet, head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, reflected on the team's performance and growth over the season. Tocchet emphasized that the players have restored respect to the Canucks jersey and the city, highlighting their resilience and effort. He noted the team's ability to handle pressure in close games and their continuous improvement, attributing it to their growing experience. Tocchet also mentioned the impact of losing Brock Boeser during a crucial power play, which affected the team's energy and execution. Despite the loss, he praised the players for their determination and hard work, stating that the team does not quit and has made the fans proud. Tocchet added that the sting of losing makes the team even hungrier.
"They put respect back into that jersey and the city. The fans got something to be proud about." Rick Tocchet on what he's seen from the Canucks since he joined the team. https://t.co/vXzLcE4Aee
Rick Tocchet: We talked about this for a year and a half. You have to be comfortable in close games. This team grew in those kind of situations. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet: We can get better an knowing how to handle it when a team makes a push. We can get a little bit better at that, but that's experience. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on losing Boeser: I think that 4 minute PP, we lost a little juice. We lost some energy there because of it. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
“They put respect back into that jersey and city…” Tocchet on the #Canucks season. https://t.co/sd2GPL82aZ
Rick Tocchet: I thought there were stretches in the 2nd when we were good, we just missed the net. We were off on our execution. The second half of the game, I was really proud. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on Canucks players: “They put respect back in that jersey.”
“They put respect back on that jersey.” Rick Tocchet on the effort of his #Canucks team this year. @Sportsnet650
“They put respect back in that jersey and this city. Fans have something to be proud about, that’s because of the players.” Tocchet post game.
Rick Tocchet: Losing obviously sucks. It stings, but it makes you even hungrier. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
"They put respect back into this city and into this jersey." - Rick Tocchet reflecting on what this season meant. #Canucks
Rick Tocchet on his team: They put respect back in this city and on this jersey. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet: I knew when we pulled the goalie we were going to get something, and we got that chance at the end. It's a team that doesn't quit. The guys played their asses off. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Tocchet: There’s no quit on this team, obviously.