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"He's a great kid. People always think we're in a competition, but I don't believe in that. He's a teammate and I want him to be successful. When I play, I don't compete against him, I compete against the puck. I'm sure he approaches the game the same way. Everything he's done so far, every success he's had in this league he's earned it by working hard." -- Ducks goalie, J-S Giguere
"Even though he doesn't play and I know he's not happy with the situation ... even through the all of the circumstances, he's a great guy," Hiller said. "He's not mad at me or anything. He tries to help me and that makes it easier and I'm definitely very thankful for his help and having him around."There's absolutely no way to deny such a strong friendship, and their friendship goes beyond an artificial ice surface. Giguere is one reason why Hiller is where he is, other than of course Francois Allaire and it looks that Pete Peeters isn't doing too bad with the Ducks' goalies. Giguere has given Hiller excellent advice on playing in the NHL and both goaltenders have bounced advice off of each other as would any pair of goalies or just goalies in general. From the start Giguere told Hiller not to hesitate to ask for advice if he needed it. Giguere is as classy as one can get. It comes to competition when one isn't happy where they stand and everyone who not only in sports, but life in general is going to feel as if something isn't fair; the fact that they're not advancing/they were demoted some way, some how but it doesn't necessarily they'll blame it on another person.We've all been through something similar or will and that's just life and life is like a game only there is no do overs, in life we are stuck with what we get; we can't change the past; we can't guarantee the next day will be guilt
free, what we can guarantee is how we run and control OUR own lives. And guarantee the fact of aiding others; it can come through advice, just your own presence, it comes through charity. It can come anyway.
Hiller is definitely excited to be playing for his country in the Olympics; he's played in Switzerland basically his entire life, this is where he started his love for the sport of hockey. And to play for your country is undeniable. There's something saying, your country appreciates your skill in the particulary sport you're in. The Winter Olympics is one big leap for the sport of hockey. As it is the main event among all other of those amazing winter sports. There's no denial that any of the Ducks love the fact that they're representing their respected country.
This is many of the Ducks very first Olympics; the NHL players were allowed to play in the Olympics in 1998. The first timers are as follows: Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Jonas Hiller and Luca Sbisa. Hiller has played extremely well this season which may of included some struggles earlier in the season but that is also a result with the entire team. Hockey is a team sport and one thing has to translate to another and of course it includes goaltending. A goalie isn't one who is skating in front of the opposing net nor is he focusing on scoring the next goal; sure, a goalie wants to score a goal and the exhirliration is there but he/she isn't going go into the game saying; I have to score to help the team win. That's not their job their job is to stop the puck and to help in a win.
With Hiller's big play and his confidence he's going to help his country get far, he may even help push one of the big teams out of a medal contention and help in winning one of the three medals. Of course as said, it's not going to be just him. The team in front of him is going to have to play, hence the word team. Look for Switzerland to be in the headlines, win or lose. The Swiss are on the outside looking in from a hockey perspective. And the Ducks player behind the mask is going to pour heart into the Games; as with the rest of the players. Hiller is going to be amazing for his team. Scotty, Bobby, Pears, Getzy, and Sbisa will be amazing for their countries as well.
Hiller can alll be an OCD over his gear; he stares at his leg pads for a lengthy time, as has been said by Brian Hayward and John Ahlers. He is one of the rare players who sharpens his own skates along with Doug Shearer. Hiller and Shearer take turns as Hiller wants the blade perfect, which helps him better push off. He is one of the best butterfly goalies in the league, he also has a very simple style of play:
"Even though he's a very athletic guy, his style of game is very simple," Giguere said. "He tries to always be between the puck and the net and that gives him the better chance to make the save. ... All around, he's got all the tools to be a very successful goalie here."
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