If you're not convinced Ward is a ballsy coach, maybe this will convince you:
http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?...id=DL|CGY|home
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The Abbotsford Heat were at the top of the Western Conference standings just two weeks ago and now were on a free fall – sort of – with three-straight losses, including a 5-0 shellacking Friday night at home versus the Charlotte Checkers.
Then they got a wake-up call.
Krys Kolanos – who is bound for the All Star Game next week – was a scratch Saturday, as was captain Quintin Laing and defencemen Jordan Henery and John Negrin. Plus, Danny Taylor, who had started 17 consecutive games, was replaced by rookie goalie Joni Ortio.
And the Heat won.
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“Sometimes along the way you need to be reminded that the enjoyment of the game is based on passion and internal fuel,” said head coach Troy Ward. “If you don’t have that, it’s a tough game to be successful in. If I have to motivate guys to play, it’s going to be a long season. Tonight we found 20 guys who wanted to play. That was what was addressed.”
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Ward continues to impress me. If Brent ever gets fired, I hope to hell it's Ward that replaces him.