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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

{allcanada} BERNIER SEIZES CHANCE WITH LEAFS

The Toronto Sun outlines how Jonathan Bernier has further cemented his spot as the unchallenged starter for the Leafs.

“I knew the type of coach Randy was and I knew I really had to battle to earn it, which is the good way. You don’t want anything free in life,” Bernier said. “I didn’t really focus on how many games I was playing, I just focused on getting better every day and every game and it just worked out that I started playing good and he kept me in … I’m having a lot of fun, it puts a big smile (on my face).”

On heading from Los Angeles to Toronto in last June’s deal: “When I got traded I knew it was my chance to prove what I can do in this league and my main focus was always to be the No. 1 guy.

“I still have a lot to learn, but I think I’m moving toward that. Consistency is always going to be your biggest challenge as a goalie.”

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