Florida vs. Georgia (The Hockey version)
Posted on November 4, 2009
The Florida – Georgia rivalry extends to the hockey rink as we go behind the scenes for the battle between the Gators and Bulldogs the night before the football game.
Full transcript below:
Joel Pagett, Florida Gator hockey coach (pre-game speech to team in dressing room):
- Alright, listen up. First things first. Georgia got here late, number one. Georgia just got their ass whupped, number 2. And number 3, we're going to f--- them up tonight. We're going to step up. We're going to win this game.
Gator hockey player:
- We have a pure hatred for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Team huddle (pregame):
- Gators on 3. 1, 2, 3, Gators!
Gator hockey player:
- It's way chippier than any game we play all season. There's almost a fight every game. It's a lot of fun to play in this classic rivalry.
Gators go up 3-0 in the first period.
Pagett:
- I want another 3 (goals) this period. 40 miles, 40 smiles boys, let's go. Let's go!
Georgia climbs to within a goal, 3-2 after two periods.
Pagett:
- No dumb penalties. You have a dumb penalty, you'll sit. You don't need it. Okay? Work your ass off. We need these last 20 minutes.
Fans:
- Let's go Gators!
Florida wins 4-2 over Georgia.
Pagett:
- It's a huge rivalry. It puts us in a position to work our ass off and have the football team come out and win tomorrow. We're starting the victory off.
Team Huddle (post game):
- We are all strong for old Florida, down where the old Gators play, Go Gators! In all kinds of weather we'll all stick together...
Pagett:
- I played college hockey and junior in Canada. I played at a very high level and these guys work as hard as I did. And I like to see it.
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