15 quotes
The Importance of Playing Hockey Seriously
Gordon
You guys STINK! I thought we came here to play hockey!
Peter
Oh, I knew we forgot something.
[Sarcastically; Team laughs]
Gordon
You think losing is funny?
Averman
Well, not at first, but once you get the hang of it.
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Learning to Win Together
Taglines
He's never coached. They've never won. Together they'll learn everything about winning!
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Unexpected Responses to Authority
Police Officer
Could you turn down the stereo?
Gordon
Sure. I guess it was a widdle noisy.
Police Officer
A "widdle"? Okay, I'm taking you down to precinct. Breath, blood or urine?
Gordon
No, thanks. I'm full.
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Deciding Who Sucks on the Team
Averman
By the way, just so know...we really suck.
[Before the team scrimmages for Gordon]
Gordon
Hey, I'll decide who sucks around here.
Gordon
They REALLY suck.
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A Moment of Frustration Among Friends
Karp
Mom, I don't wanna go home...
[Mumbling]
Gordon
Karp, how many fingers am I holding up?
[Holds up four fingers]
Peter
He wouldn't know that anyway.
Gordon
Shut up, Peter.
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The Essence of Teamwork and Belonging
Gordon Bombay
A team isn't a bunch of kids out to win. A team is something you belong to, something you feel, something you have to earn.
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Gratitude and Humor in Gordon Bombay's Words
Gordon Bombay
Thank you very much, Mr. Ducksworth! Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, Mr. Ducksworth!
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Belief in Teamwork and Effort
Gordon
You may make it. You may not, but that doesn't matter, Charlie. What matters is that we're here. Look around. Whoever thought we'd make it this far. One, two, three, triple deke. Take your best shot. I believe in you, Charlie. Win or lose.
[to Charlie]
Charlie
Thanks, Coach.
Gordon
Go get em.
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Confrontation Between Coaches in The Mighty Ducks
Coach Jack Reilly
You got something to say to me, Bombay?
Gordon
To think I wasted all those years worrying about what you thought. You're going down, Reilly.
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Job vs. Values in Youth Sports
Gerald Ducksworth
Gordon, I'm going to make this very simple. Are you prepared to lose your job over some kids, some... game?
Gordon
Let me ask you a question, Mr. Ducksworth. Are you prepared to fire me over some kids, some game?
Ducksworth
Collect your personal belongings, Gordon. You're out of a job.
Gordon
Yes, sir, Mr. Ducksworth. Thank you very much, Mr. Duckworth! Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, Mr. Ducksworth!
[losing his temper with Mr. Ducksworth; continues quacking in front of Mr. Ducksworth]
Ducksworth
And Gordon, stop quacking!!
Gordon
You may have paid for this jersey, sir, but you didn't earn it! I'll see you in the playoffs.
[continues quacking until he finally stops and speaks to Mr. Ducksworth; to Coach Reilly]
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Confrontation Between Coach and Player
Coach Jack Reilly
Why'd you turn against me, Gordon? For six years, I taught you how to skate, I taught you how to score, I taught you how to go for the "W". You could have been one of the greats! And now look at yourself. You're not even a has-been. You're a never-was.
Jesse Hall
Yo, dude. You obviously in the wrong hood. This is my dominion and it's a drug free zone. You understand? We ain't buyin nothin'! Now I'm feeling generous today, so I'm gonna let you get your sorry vanilla booty out of here before we be using your eyeballs as hockey pucks!
[to Gordon]
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Gordon Bombay's Disdain for Children
Gordon Bombay
I hate kids. They're barely human.
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Overcoming Challenges in Team Sports
Taglines
They can't skate. They can't win. They can't be serious.
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Goalie Responsibilities and Misunderstandings
Goldberg
Be careful, man. It almost hit me that time!
[to Charlie]
Charlie
Goldberg, you're the goalie. It's supposed to hit you.
Goldberg
Does that sound stupid to anyone else?
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Team's Struggles and Near Misses
Gordon
What's our record, anyway?
Connie
0-9. One was really close, though, we only lost by 5. And we've almost scored a goal, too.
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