“One ironic thing is that although (the Soviet Union) was one of the most oppressive systems, with no respect for the individual, it somehow produced the freest hockey on the planet. These guys, when they got on the ice, it was like watching jazz. They could do anything. I find that a paradox. It's interesting because I think the North American style was a lot less free. It was not encouraged to be creative.” ThinkingGuyIndividualInterestingCreativeStylePlanetsUnionsJazzIceParadoxHockeyIronicSovietBe CreativeSoviet UnionNo RespectIronic Things Author:Gabe Polsky
“People think, sports delivers a message. It's not just about winning and losing, although that's important. It's about other things, too. It demonstrates how it can say certain things about your culture and your society.” PeopleThinkingImportantCertainCultureWinningSportsMessagesLosingWinning And Losing Author:Gabe Polsky
“I've had a lot of coaches in my life, but I've only had a few very good ones. So, I try to take from the best ones and apply those to what I do and think and with anyone I work with in terms of how to motivate people and work with them.” PeopleThinkingTryingTermVery GoodCoaches Author:Gabe Polsky
“I'm very excited about some of the novels that I have adapted. I think they're equally as powerful, if not more. Going After Cacciato (by Tim O'Brien) is something I'm very passionate about.” IfsThinkingPowerfulNovelPassionateExcitedAdaptedTim O Brien Author:Gabe Polsky
