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Canadians coach Martin St. Louis channels his inner 'Wolf of Wall Street' during series-clinching speech
TL;DR
Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis inspired his team with a speech referencing 'The Wolf of Wall Street' after their Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The speech resonated well with players, reflecting the energy of the iconic movie scene.
Key points
- Martin St. Louis referenced 'The Wolf of Wall Street' in a speech
- Canadiens defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7
- The speech resonated with players and staff
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A popular method of pregame or postgame speeches comes from iconic movie clips. In hockey, the most famous is Herb Brook's 'Miracle on Ice.' However, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis wanted to channel his inner Jordan Belfort from 'The Wolf of Wall Street.'
After his team downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in a Game 7 in front of a Montreal home crowd, St. Louis delivered one of Leonardo DiCaprio's most well-known lines throughout his acting career.
The speech went over well with his players and personnel, and the locker room's reaction mirrored how Belfort was received in the Stratton Oakmont war room.
Here's how Montreal's coach cited one of Leonardo DiCaprio's most iconic lines from the movie en route to the Conference Semifinals.
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Q&A
What did Martin St. Louis say in his Wolf of Wall Street speech?
Martin St. Louis delivered a speech using one of Leonardo DiCaprio's famous lines from 'The Wolf of Wall Street' to motivate his team.
How did the Canadiens perform in Game 7 against the Lightning?
The Montreal Canadiens won the Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a score of 2-1.
What impact did St. Louis's speech have on the Canadiens players?
The speech was well-received by the players and personnel, creating an energetic atmosphere similar to the iconic movie scene.
