Trestman admires Quenneville’s success with Hawks

Having grown up in Minnesota, Bears coach Marc Trestman has more than a passing interest in the Blackhawks-Bruins Stanley Cup Finals matchup.

“I grew up at a time when we didn’t have indoor arenas,” Trestman said. “I was one of the guys that was shoveling the pond to be able to go skate with my friends, so I’ve experienced it at that level and grew up with the North Stars and loved hockey and love the game.”

Trestman believes his squad can take some cues from Joel Quenneville’s team.

“I was just talking to some of the guys about the way the Blackhawks have handled their success throughout the season,” Trestman said. “It’s the constant, daily mindset of just trying to get better. That’s what you’re hearing from their players. They’re a hard-working team.

“I’ve watched them play in person and on TV. You can learn from the way they built their team and how they responded not only to their success but also to the periodic adversity they’ve had throughout the year. So, as professionals, coaches and athletes, you know we can learn from their success, and I think we do watching them play.”

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