Dave Hakstol
Dave Hakstol
Dave Hakstolis the head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. A native of Warburg, Alberta, Canada, Hakstol was head coach of the University of North Dakota men's ice hockey team for 11 seasons. Hakstol played for the Fighting Sioux from 1989 to 1992 and in the International Hockey League for five years before becoming a coach...
certainly fought happy hard opportunity
We fought real hard to get this opportunity, but we're certainly not happy just getting there.
brings calmness certain drew good level plays
Drew is very important because he plays in all situations. He brings a certain level of calmness and good stability.
certainly earlier ends night season team tournament whether year
There's only one team every year that the season ends the way you want it end. Certainly when your season does come to an end, whether its earlier on in the season, earlier on in the tournament or a night like tonight, it's tough.
brings brought certain leader leadership level obvious offense time veteran year
It was obvious what (Stafford) added. Not only the offense he brings, he also brings a certain level of calmness. He's been a leader in that way. The more veteran leadership this time of year is a big positive. I thought he brought some real stability.