Bobby Quote by Johnny Bower
“The first thing I would do when I saw Bobby coming down at me was to say a little prayer if I had time. I'm sure I wasn't the only goalie who did that.”
About This Quote
A hockey goalie jokes that facing the great Bobby Hull was so frightening he would say a little prayer if there was time, and other goalies likely did the same.
In simple terms: Goalie prayed before facing Bobby Hull's shot.
Key Takeaway
Prepare mentally when facing a tough challenge.
Themes
sports
humor
facing fear
mental preparation
Mood
humorous
fearful
nostalgic
Type
sports anecdote
witticism
When to use this quote
- sports competitions
- public speaking
- tough negotiations
Key Concepts
intimidation
mindset in competition
respect for opponents
Questions to Reflect On
- Who or what intimidates me?
- How do I mentally prepare for high-pressure moments?
A Different Perspective
Humor aside, prayer alone cannot stop a shot, and skill, practice, and technique still matter.
![“For [Malcolm Subban] I know that he's the No. 1 ranked goalie in North America and the world right now, he's got a great opportunity. He's got to enjoy this whole process because it only comes once. Not that many players get the opportunity to walk up on that stage and get that jersey.” quote by P. K. Subban](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bf1/p-k-subban-2-20091_america_for-malcolm-subban-i-know-that-he-s-the_2255945.jpg)
