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A resurfaced video of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has shocked the NHL community. The footage, shared by B/R Open Ice on their Twitter account, captures the renowned football coach showcasing his ice-skating skills at Gillette Stadium before the 2016 Winter Classic.
The unexpected sight of Belichick, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest football coaches of all time, gliding on the ice has elicited a range of reactions from enthusiastic NHL fans.
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One Twitter user expressed a sense of nostalgia, commenting:
"Why is this making me so sentimental"
Another fan playfully speculated about Belichick's potential prowess on the hockey rink, stating,
"Would’ve loved to see Belichick on the power play."
The possibility of Belichick taking on a coaching role in the NHL didn't go unnoticed by the online community. One fan pondered,
"So how long before an NHL team hires him to be the coach?"
A fan succinctly expressed their sentiment, stating,
"I kind of love this."
Tom Brady’s tribute to Bill Belichick departing New England Patriots
Following Bill Belichick's announcement that he will be leaving the New England Patriots after an incredible 24 seasons as head coach, Tom Brady delivered a touching homage to him. The duo's journey began when Brady was drafted by Belichick and the Patriots as the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
Together, Brady and Belichick became one of the most formidable head coach-quarterback duos in NFL history, securing six Super Bowl titles. Hours after Belichick's press conference confirming his departure, Brady took to Instagram to express his gratitude, stating,
"I'm incredibly grateful to have played for the best coach in the history of the NFL." He lauded Belichick's leadership"
Brady added,
“He was a great leader for the organization ... We accomplished some amazing things over a long period of time, many of which will be hard to replicate. He worked every day to help us achieve the ultimate goal ... some of the greatest lessons I learned were in the moments where we faced the most challenging adversities”
Brady acknowledged the impact of Belichick on his career, stating,
"I could never have been the player I was without you, Coach Belichick. I am forever grateful."
He concluded by wishing Belichick the best of luck in his future endeavors.
