FLYERS 2007-08 - Page 11

BtownJay · July 28th, 2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty17

LMAO!

Bastard! I was hoping we could have just let that stupid comment run off into the darkness.

Rusty27 · July 28th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I am so ready for some Flyers hockey though

BtownJay · August 2nd, 2007, 02:04 PM

Good luck man, you have a few here pulling for you! I don't think i've ever been rooting for a 4th liner to make the team like I am this season.

(Voorhees, NJ, August 2) – In a complete reflection of his style on the ice, Riley Cote doesn’t pull any punches when asked what his goals are heading into Flyers training camp this fall.

“I’m going to go into training camp with a chip on my shoulder and to earn a spot, and that’s it,” said the 6’2’’, 216-pound left wing.

He continued: “I’m not going to think about anything else. Nothing is going to stop me, and I’m going to go through any kind of obstacles that I have to and earn that spot. I’m excited to get going on September 14th, and I’m going to train just as hard as I have been up until then.”

Cote’s summer training regimen sounds like something out of a Bruce Lee movie, if only the late martial arts star knew how to skate. In addition to his basic workouts and time on the track working on his cardio, Cote has been seeing Viatcheslav Kuznetsov, a power skating coach, to work on a part of his game that he feels could use improvement.

“It’s basically just skating with no pucks, trying to develop more speed, quicker starts, quicker turns, and just basic skating,” he explained.

Marco Perazzo works with Cote four days a week doing mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which Cote is hoping will make him a better fighter. With 664 penalty minutes for the Phantoms the past three seasons combined, Cote knows that his ability to play the enforcer role is his meal ticket to the NHL, especially now that former Flyers-tough guy Todd Fedoruk has signed with the Dallas Stars.

“We do all kinds of hockey-fighting style things. It’s just going to develop balance and strength. I just work on my technique, my grappling, and just tying up and getting my arms free. It’s the closest thing to hockey fighting we can do without skates, but it’s definitely going to help.”

“I think both are going to be very beneficial for me, and helping out in both areas that I need to improve upon.”

Cote began his Philadelphia career in 2004, when he signed a contract with the Flyers after brief stints in the AHL with St. John’s and Syracuse. He played 61 games that season recording four goals and seven assists to go along with 280 penalty minutes, as Philadelphia went on to capture the Calder Cup.

After another full season with the Phantoms in 2005-06, in which he recorded three goals, one assist and 259 penalty minutes in 70 games, Cote entered training camp last season with the goal of making the Flyers. In fact, he was on the NHL roster for the team’s first three games of the season, but did not get into any game action.

Cote was reassigned to the Phantoms after that third game, and promptly suffered an ankle injury, causing him to miss more than two months of the season. He kept working hard to get back on the ice, though, and was recalled to the Flyers in time for the final seven games of the regular season, going scoreless with 11 penalty minutes.

This year, he plans on making the club from the outset once again.

“That’s the ultimate goal and it’s been my goal since being a kid. This is my opportunity, and I really feel I’ve done everything I possibly could to be ready for this. I’m just going to keep working hard and I can’t wait until September 14th rolls around so I can show what I’ve got.

“I can only control what I do. If I go out and have a great camp and play some great exhibition games, I think I have a shot. I just have to do what I do, keep moving forward and not worry about anything else.”

BtownBeers · August 2nd, 2007, 02:34 PM

Love it...if only all athletes followed his mentality.

Rusty27 · August 2nd, 2007, 03:12 PM

Good article. Not too much longer now.
“I and Rusty's mojo can only control what I do".
Great quote Riley

ssigman · August 2nd, 2007, 03:18 PM

i hope he makes the team and uses his martial arts to get himself knocked out in the first fight of the year

BtownBeers · August 2nd, 2007, 03:22 PM

Oh I can't wait till he destroys jagirl!

BtownJay · August 2nd, 2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssigman

i hope he makes the team and uses his martial arts to get himself knocked out in the first fight of the year

I hope he pops Hollweg's head like you pop one of you 200 back zits.

BtownBeers · August 2nd, 2007, 03:27 PM

ewwwwwww

Rusty27 · August 2nd, 2007, 03:30 PM

POSTS 157 and 158 kick ass!

Conformer · August 5th, 2007, 08:05 AM

I think it's cool the kid knows his role and will try everything in his power to take his game to the next level, but after seeing him get handled pretty good in the NHL last year......I hope his fighting skills have improved a ton also.

I mean, he will have to face Laraque 8 times next year.

Good luck Riley. : )

BtownJay · August 13th, 2007, 12:01 PM

They just had the Lupul press conference. Apparently right after he put on the jersey he said "I feel tougher already". This tells me two things...

1. He's going to try to fit into the physical style of play. and, 2. The perception in the league is that we're still a tough team to face on the ice.

I likes, i likes.

Rusty27 · August 13th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Nice.Me likes too.

July 28th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#152
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,494	I am so ready for some Flyers hockey though

August 2nd, 2007, 02:04 PM	#153
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 27,926	Good luck man, you have a few here pulling for you! I don't think i've ever been rooting for a 4th liner to make the team like I am this season. (Voorhees, NJ, August 2) – In a complete reflection of his style on the ice, Riley Cote doesn’t pull any punches when asked what his goals are heading into Flyers training camp this fall. “I’m going to go into training camp with a chip on my shoulder and to earn a spot, and that’s it,” said the 6’2’’, 216-pound left wing. He continued: “I’m not going to think about anything else. Nothing is going to stop me, and I’m going to go through any kind of obstacles that I have to and earn that spot. I’m excited to get going on September 14th, and I’m going to train just as hard as I have been up until then.” Cote’s summer training regimen sounds like something out of a Bruce Lee movie, if only the late martial arts star knew how to skate. In addition to his basic workouts and time on the track working on his cardio, Cote has been seeing Viatcheslav Kuznetsov, a power skating coach, to work on a part of his game that he feels could use improvement. “It’s basically just skating with no pucks, trying to develop more speed, quicker starts, quicker turns, and just basic skating,” he explained. Marco Perazzo works with Cote four days a week doing mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which Cote is hoping will make him a better fighter. With 664 penalty minutes for the Phantoms the past three seasons combined, Cote knows that his ability to play the enforcer role is his meal ticket to the NHL, especially now that former Flyers-tough guy Todd Fedoruk has signed with the Dallas Stars. “We do all kinds of hockey-fighting style things. It’s just going to develop balance and strength. I just work on my technique, my grappling, and just tying up and getting my arms free. It’s the closest thing to hockey fighting we can do without skates, but it’s definitely going to help.” “I think both are going to be very beneficial for me, and helping out in both areas that I need to improve upon.” Cote began his Philadelphia career in 2004, when he signed a contract with the Flyers after brief stints in the AHL with St. John’s and Syracuse. He played 61 games that season recording four goals and seven assists to go along with 280 penalty minutes, as Philadelphia went on to capture the Calder Cup. After another full season with the Phantoms in 2005-06, in which he recorded three goals, one assist and 259 penalty minutes in 70 games, Cote entered training camp last season with the goal of making the Flyers. In fact, he was on the NHL roster for the team’s first three games of the season, but did not get into any game action. Cote was reassigned to the Phantoms after that third game, and promptly suffered an ankle injury, causing him to miss more than two months of the season. He kept working hard to get back on the ice, though, and was recalled to the Flyers in time for the final seven games of the regular season, going scoreless with 11 penalty minutes. This year, he plans on making the club from the outset once again. “That’s the ultimate goal and it’s been my goal since being a kid. This is my opportunity, and I really feel I’ve done everything I possibly could to be ready for this. I’m just going to keep working hard and I can’t wait until September 14th rolls around so I can show what I’ve got. “I can only control what I do. If I go out and have a great camp and play some great exhibition games, I think I have a shot. I just have to do what I do, keep moving forward and not worry about anything else.”

August 2nd, 2007, 02:34 PM	#154
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,488	Love it...if only all athletes followed his mentality.

August 2nd, 2007, 03:12 PM	#155
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,494	Good article. Not too much longer now. “I and Rusty's mojo can only control what I do". Great quote Riley

August 2nd, 2007, 03:18 PM	#156
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,132	i hope he makes the team and uses his martial arts to get himself knocked out in the first fight of the year

August 2nd, 2007, 03:22 PM	#157
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,488	Oh I can't wait till he destroys jagirl!

August 2nd, 2007, 03:27 PM	#159
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,488	ewwwwwww

August 2nd, 2007, 03:30 PM	#160
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,494	POSTS 157 and 158 kick ass!

August 5th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#161
Conformer Join Date: 07-10-2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 331	I think it's cool the kid knows his role and will try everything in his power to take his game to the next level, but after seeing him get handled pretty good in the NHL last year......I hope his fighting skills have improved a ton also. I mean, he will have to face Laraque 8 times next year. Good luck Riley. : )

August 13th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#162
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 27,926	They just had the Lupul press conference. Apparently right after he put on the jersey he said "I feel tougher already". This tells me two things... 1. He's going to try to fit into the physical style of play. and, 2. The perception in the league is that we're still a tough team to face on the ice. I likes, i likes.

August 13th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#163
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,494	Nice.Me likes too.

August 14th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#164
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,488