"Well, now that it's public and the 'Dans les Coulisses' site has published a video of my training with Michael Pezzetta, I can't really deny it. For several years now, I've been training players on how to defend themselves or fight on the ice. I've never shared this publicly because I respect the players' privacy, and at the same time, I don't want to start doing it full-time given my busy schedule.
The other day at the Bell Complex in Brossard, with all the people watching us from the stands, I suspected it would come out. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with it; it's a personal initiative of Michael, who asked me for private sessions that I give for free to him or any other player I help in this area.
When I was young, if Bob Probert had agreed to give me some help, I would have accepted it eagerly. We've had a couple of sessions with Michael, and he has improved immensely. Even though Michael is not the biggest, he plays big. He's not afraid and will defend his teammates to the end. He's aware that he's now playing in the toughest division in the league, and he wants to be ready. He knows how to play hockey, plays physically, and just wants to ensure, in his preparation, that he adds more elements to his game." - George Laraque
