The Peterborough Examiner’s Mike Davies spoke with Peterborough Petes coach Rob Wilson and Zach Gallant about Gallant’s new status as Peterborough’s captain:
“Ever since the summer Zach has shown that he wanted it,” Wilson said. “He plays a two-way style of game and that dictates a little bit of influence for coaches, guys who can play on both sides of the puck. I really like what he’s been doing with the guys. He’s taking control in the room and on different areas of the ice. We’re really happy with what we’ve seen from Zach.”
“It’s definitely something I was hoping to get,” Gallant said. “It’s a huge responsibility and I want to be able to set the example in the room this year. Especially with what happened last year with how badly things went.”
Gallant said he wants the team to be close.
“I want to make sure guys are getting together off the ice and doing the little things to make sure we have good team cohesion this year,” Gallant said. “I’m not saying we haven’t had it in the past but we just want to have a better year than we did last year.”
He also he sees his role as holding players accountable.
“Making sure we’re working hard on a daily basis and trying to eliminate the complaining and the complacency.”