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Flyers’ Head Coach Rick Tocchet had a hard time describing the teams defense, but then called them “Too horny”

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By Jamey Baskow · Flyers Nitty Gritty

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:29 AM

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Head coach Rick Tocchet described the Philadelphia Flyers' defense as being "too horny" when rushing into offensive plays.
Tocchet noted there were four instances from the previous game where defensemen pushed forward too aggressively.
The coach explained that defenders need to utilize "scooter skating" to delay and time their entries properly.

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Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet used the colorful phrase "too horny" to describe his defensemen being overly eager to jump into the play. Speaking after practice on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Tocchet addressed several moments from the previous game where the defense rushed ahead instead of pacing their involvement properly.

Tocchet clarified that defensemen need to practice "scooter skating" to slow down their entry, time the play, and generate cleaner shooting opportunities. The Flyers worked on improving this timing during practice, while Tocchet's candid phrasing quickly went viral among hockey supporters.

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