The celebration of sport victories continues in Connecticut. A welcome home gathering was held for the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team on Sunday after the team won its first national championship in program history.
Dozens of people came out to cheer on the Bobcats as they got off the bus with their championship trophy.
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“So I can give the players high fives and congratulate them for winning,” Aidan MacKenzie of Wallingford stated.
Saturday's national championship win marks the first ever in school history. We spoke with fans and heard from the players about this incredible moment.
“I was so stoked. I’m so happy Quinnipiac won. It’s a miracle like the movie itself,” Ryan Farrell of Cheshire tells us.
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“When I decided to come to school here, I knew there was a great hockey culture and to see it all pay off while I’m here is just a great experience,” Quinnipiac junior Charlie Lehourites says.
“I’m glad you’re all here. This is special. We’re so fortunate. It’s been a ride. It’s been awesome,” Quinnipiac Hockey player Zach Metsa said.
Players thanked the crowd for the support and their coach also spoke about what it took to pull off this accomplishment.
“We talk all year long about attacking adversity. It comes in all shapes and sizes, different times whether it’s life or in the middle of a hockey game and I think we did a good job of attacking our adversity,” Head Coach Rand Pecknold added.
The university is planning a formal ceremony to celebrate the championship win on Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at the M&T Bank Arena.
