"Right now I shouldn't have to go in there and energize these guys. They should be energized enough by themselves. I know they're young and that, but they got to learn. It's game 72 tomorrow - I shouldn't have to go in there with my pom-poms and cheer these guys on - they have to figure that out. And if they do, great. If they don't, then some of them may not have long careers."
"The difference in quality of opponents between the Checkers and the Islanders is stark, as the 43-23-5 Checkers are 19 standings points ahead of the Islanders with one game remaining."
The Hershey Bears face the Rochester Americans in their last regular season game, having already secured a playoff spot. A win would place them fifth in the Atlantic Division, facing the Bridgeport Islanders, while a loss would drop them to sixth, leading to a matchup with the Charlotte Checkers. The Checkers are significantly stronger than the Islanders. The Americans, needing a point to secure their playoff position, will be highly motivated. Head coach Derek King expressed disappointment in the team's effort after a recent loss, emphasizing the need for self-motivation among players.
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