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posted 01/19/2021
I reached out to the Canton coach to check on the player that was injured last night, and he let me know that the player is doing well - which is great to hear. I also congratulated him on the win, and wished him and his team well throughout the remainder of the District Play Downs.
In hindsight, I think I hyped our kids up too much as they were full of nerves to start the game. That one is on me, and Canton scored two goals in the first (29) seconds of the game, and scored another to make it {3-0} just (1) minute and (18) seconds in to the game. We had an opportunity to settle them down, and the rest of the game Eli was 'lights out' and we responded, and essentially played them {2-2} for three complete periods. We had our chances, and all of the coaches are so proud of how we responded, and the resolve and resiliency of this group was impressive to say the least. We always talk about the life lessons, and we all saw the lesson of 'adversity' on full display last night. Most kids and adults would have emotionally packed it in after that start, and we didn't!! The coaches are very proud of this group, and our future is bright as we enter the back-end of the season. Enjoy the week and we'll see everyone this weekend to continue to build upon the momentum we have built thus far this season.
Jim Miller Recipient:
Cillian Gorham {Canton, 1.18.2021}
"Don't Give Up. Don't Ever Give Up" Jimmy Valvano {Espy Awards, 1993}
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