RIMOUSKI | It’s Serge Beausoleil, in good spirits despite the Océanic’s four-game losing streak, who hit the media after his side’s morning training session on Thursday on the eve of a home game against Chicoutimi Saguenéens.
“I don’t see it as a last-place game, but more of a game that each team needs to take advantage of to build confidence again. We had a very good training week. Guys are approachable. They understand that we have to limit the opponent’s chances of scoring,” said the Océanic head coach.
forget the past
Beausoleil said his troops must forget the past and focus on the present.
“The preseason schedule is behind us, as is the excitement of last spring when we eliminated the Sea Dogs. We started the season with too much confidence. If you think hockey is going to be easy, you shoot yourself in the foot. We quickly became insecure when things weren’t going the way we wanted. We must avoid panic. Only four games will be played. We still have 64. Everyone can do better and they are aware of that,” analyzed the Rimouski team driver, who has full confidence in his team.
tough opponent
If many observers believe that the Sags’ visit comes at the right time to put the Océanic back on the road to victory, Serge Beausoleil does not think so.
“It’s a team that works very hard but makes some costly mistakes, a bit like us. Yannick Jean will bring it back quickly. He is an experienced trainer. On our side, we have to use this part to improve our game,” stressed the Océanic pilot.
The latter believes his special teams can do much better than 5.6% outnumbering and 70% outnumbering. “We had some good streaks but we lacked the tenacity. You need to keep working after missing a good chance. »
Aside from Luke Coughlin, who is out with a long-term injury, the other 23 players will see action during the three-game-in-four-day series that begins Friday. The choice of starting goalkeeper for Friday night was not made Thursday afternoon. Both Gabriel Robert and Patrik Hamrla have struggled since the start of the season.