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Grant Cooper Reflects on Glengarry Brigade’s

Progress and Ambitions for the Season

the players are looking forward to playoff performance. “We want Alejandrino, who will continue to
By Molly Kett
the last half of the season to meet to have a big playoff push. Be grow and learn the game, which is
oach Grant Cooper expressed our team’s goals and produce wins good defensively, and that good nice to see in young players,” said
Cconfidence in the Glengarry for the communities,” said Cooper. D zone coverage will lead to our Cooper. “Our 20-year-olds have
Brigade’s progress this season, A significant highlight came offense getting some good looks been great on and off the ice as
highlighting strong teamwork and during a challenging away game. and winning some hockey games producers and leaders.”
determination as driving forces It’s a testament to how the team when needed,” said Cooper. With a solid foundation,
behind their successes so far.
has been working together so far Cooper also acknowledged emerging talent, and experienced
“We have a great group of kids this season. standout contributions from leadership, Cooper is optimistic
on the team that have played “Beating Ottawa West on the players across the roster. about the team’s potential to close
together in the past and are coming out the season on a high note. We
road was a big success for us,” “We have two 16-year-old
together well to gel and produce said Cooper. “Haven’t won there rookies, Kale Grant and AJ can’t wait to see how the season
wins,” said Cooper. continues for them!
in two seasons, which is tough
As the season enters its latter to do against such a powerhouse
involved in. Some sports are replete
stages, the team remains focused team.”
on achieving its goals. It Is What It Is with older athletes, Ovechkin,
Looking ahead, the team is Brady, Suzuki, and James all were
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