...You've earned the right to be proud - even snarky...just please don't cross the line to cocky...
It was pretty funny to be winding down the informal Laker gathering last night at WiseGuys, look up to see Johan bounding down the stairs with a certain trophy - followed by his teammates, family and fans... A nice young man, solid representative of his school, his team and his sport - could not have been nicer, as were the rest of the boys and their families that I spoke to. Champions who deserve congratulations and good wishes.
As I mingled in the background and listened to young and old marvel at their good fortune and relive their moments from the past season and talk about the future (only THREE seniors...? Really???), it didn't sound much different from the assorted post championship gatherings in a variety of sports I have been to over the years - teams built on hard work, respect for the game and the opponent, appreciative of the opportunity and proud of their success.
I think that description fits each of the teams that made it to Lake Placid this year...and that's a good thing for hockey and those of us who love this D3 brand.