Rick Tocchet Shares Advice for Elias Pettersson Ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off
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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet was quite pleased with Elias Pettersson's effort last night in a big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Everyone around the game of hockey knows how tough of a season it has been for Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, who has been dealing with trade rumors for several weeks now, and with the 4 Nations Face-Off beginning in a few days, his head coach Rick Tocchet had some advice for him.
Rick Tocchet shares advice for Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson
Last night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs may have been the best Elias Pettersson has played in quite some time as he looked very confident on the ice.
During the first period, he made an incredible pass through the seam to find Filip Hronek, who was skating in from the point to the net, who made it 1-0 Vancouver.
Rick Tocchet said that he could tell early on that Elias Pettersson was getting into his matchup role against the Auston Matthews line.
"I could tell early on he was into it. Making that pass (on Hronek's goal) helps him." Tocchet said.
Tocchet then shared some advice for Elias Pettersson as he heads to the 4 Nations Face-Off to represent Sweden for the first time since the 2019 IIHF World Hockey Championship.
The Canucks' head coach said that he wants Pettersson to go enjoy himself and have fun with his countrymen and to understand that sometimes, playing while facing pressure can be fun.
"I just want him to have fun with his countrymen. Just go have fun. Hang out with his buddies and rejuvenate his whole demeanor. Tonight, he had some fun. He has to understand that pressure is fun sometimes." Tocchet said.
Elias Pettersson and Team Sweden will begin their quest for the 4 Nations Face-Off title on Wednesday against Rick Tocchet, who's an assistant coach for Team Canada. Puck drop is set for 5 pm PT on Sportsnet.
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