Simon Jani and Team Rimbar defeat Titan

Simon Janney enjoyed his first win Friday night as head coach, which may help him prepare for his next challenge.

Patrick Roy was absent due to a trip with the team boss, which allowed Gagné to prepare and lead the team that won 6-2 over the Acadie Titan- Bathurst.

“Before the match, I was nervous if not more than I was playing,” Ghani admitted with a smile. […]. There was tension and I could feel butterflies in my stomach.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to live early in the year,” he added. It gives me a taste of what a coach can be […]. It can definitely help me decide on my future with Remparts.”

“Human nature”

Gagné admitted that Roy may have been unhappy with the team’s outing in the first period.

“Patrick may not have liked our first ten minutes, but we played hockey really well after that,” Gani said. […] At the beginning of the game it was more difficult. I think it’s human nature when the boss isn’t around. We think maybe we can let go a little more, but the veterans have taken matters into their own hands.

“We did a lot of good things offensively at the bottom end and it’s fun to see the players rewarding.”

mutual respect

Gagné had the opportunity to win his first duel against his friend and former teammate, Gordie Dwyer, who runs Titan.

He said: “Jordi was my first captain with the Rimparts. We played on the same streak and I have a lot of respect for him. It is fun to play my first match against a friend and I am happy to do my best.

Jordi Dwyer was hoping for a different outcome against his friend.

“Two goals in 25 seconds hurt,” Dwyer said. It is a turning point in the game. We spent a lot of time in our area. You hurt us by checking them and speeding them […]. Our legs were cut off.”

“I wish he had waited another day before his first win, but I’m happy for Simon,” Dwyer added. He’s had a good career as a player and I think he’s going to have a great career as a coach. It’s a good school for him in Quebec with Patrick Roy and all the existing structures. He’s a good person and he’s sure to be successful.”

Janie will now be preparing to face the Sea Dogs on Saturday without a couple of defensemen. Édouard Carrier is in danger of being suspended for a skate game, which has earned him misconduct in the game, while Evan Nause is ill.