Press Release

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Hockey Aigles Bleus looking to change direction

Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus, searching for a first win this season, are heading to Halifax, Wednesday evening for an encounter with the Dalhousie University Tigers, in an Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey games at the Forum.

The Judes Vallée team (0-3-1=1 point, 6^th position) is looking forward to a change in direction as they meet the Tigers, with a similar record.

“We have a task and we must get it done,” stated Moncton’s coach Judes Vallée. “We need to find our zeal and not abandon our play. The players' attitude needs to change. This is an important game and we must revitalize our team against the Tigers. We are not the only team going through a difficult period. It is more mental than physical. We need to win our battles.”

Forward Samuel LeBlanc says the game is a nice occasion for the team to retool itself. “We need to forget our last game, turn the page and move on,” LeBlanc said. “We played more like individuals during the last game, and we wanted to do everything ourselves. We need to play as a team, follow our system and we will win. We are trying hard on the ice, but the bounces that could be game changers are not with us. We have the team to turn this ship around and make a strong comeback.”

Brandon Thibeau will be the goaltender and the trios will not change. Thierry Comtois, Jean-François Fournier, Joey Richard and Alexis Roy will miss the game because of injuries.




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