Louie DeBrusk's IHL coach, Jeff Brewbaker, challenged him to make the newspaper daily, regardless of how. DeBrusk responded with a memorable first game, including a goal, assist, fight, and a cross-check, ensuring his name was prominently featured, highlighting the coach's unique motivational tactic and DeBrusk's competitive drive.
Coach's Challenge
• 00:00:21 Jeff Brewbaker, Louie DeBrusk's IHL coach, aimed to make his player a regular in the local newspapers. He challenged DeBrusk to have his name in the paper every day, regardless of how. This demonstrates Brewbaker's unconventional motivational tactic to encourage DeBrusk's competitiveness and create headlines for the team.
DeBrusk's Response
• 00:00:29 In response to his coach's challenge, DeBrusk ensured his name made it to the newspaper by having a phenomenal debut game. This included a goal, an assist, a fight, and a cross-check, indicating DeBrusk's willingness to do whatever it took to meet the challenge and his high level of competitiveness in the IHL.