Q&A Recap: Amanda Suzuki and Céline Lamy

MONTREAL - Nick Suzuki and David Savard were born to be leaders, and the letters on their jerseys are a symbol of their respected attributes. But despite their natural leadership, they wouldn't be where they are today without the help of a supporting cast, namely their mothers.

So, during the team's bi-annual moms trip, the Canadiens caught up with Amanda Suzuki and Céline Lamy live on Twitch, where the duo answered fan questions and revealed other impressions about their sons' respective careers.

Here are some highlights from the Q&A in Nashville in January:

Questions and answers have been modified for clarity and conciseness.

Amanda Suzuki on her relationship with Cole Caufield's mom, Kelly:

I met Kelly on [the first day of the trip] and we hit it off instantly. That was the first time we met each other, in the Detroit airport on the way to Washington. I felt like I already knew her, just because of Nick and Cole's friendship that has blossomed, so, yeah, Kelly and I hit it off automatically. I have to say though, meeting all the moms was amazing and all of them are great girls. Love them all!

Céline Lamy and Suzuki on if they still give motherly advice to their sons Nick and David Savard, respectively:

CL: Honestly, no, not really. He's old enough now to make his own decisions in life, but, of course, there's still that direct line of communication. When we do have those conversations, I'll give him my opinion and he'll make what he will of it. It's more of an open discussion than advice giving, and it's up to him to interpret it however he chooses to do so.

AS: If it's warranted, I think. He's his own man now, he's 23 years old and he's blossomed into a great kid. He's done really well, but I'm sure each mom still likes to feel like they're still needed and wanted, so, I think we do give it still a little bit. I think we always will.

Lamy and Suzuki on if it is stressful to watch their sons play:

AS: Yes. At times, yes, and it doesn't get any easier as they get older. I'm just as stressed as I was back in the day when they first started playing. There are a lot of big hockey players out there and tough, tough players out there and that's the game. There are no friends on the ice, and you got to do what you got to do. I think most moms would say we do worry about them still and it is a bit stressful at times, but at the end of the day we do enjoy watching them play.

CL: Yes. It's stressful in the sense that we don't want our child to get hurt, because before anything else, we're moms and we always will be. However, I can see how comfortable he is on the ice. He looks good out there and is happy, which, for me, is important. He's been playing in the NHL for 10 years now, so he understands his style, but there's no denying that I do stress over the thought of him getting injured.

Lamy and Suzuki on what they are most proud of their sons' accomplishments:

CL: I'm so proud of him because he chased a dream that he wanted. He wanted to play hockey and he earned the opportunity. I'm proud of him because he's a team player and he takes care of his teammates. No matter what job you do, what matters most is doing it to the best of your ability and looking out for your teammates. That is something I've always valued and when I watch him on the ice, I recognize those values in the way he plays.

AS: His character on the ice makes me the most proud of him. He's always calm, cool and collected, no matter what happens to him on the ice. He's just calm and collected and he doesn't react. At the end of the day, he tries to help his team win and that's what I'm most proud of him for.

Suzuki on her thoughts of her son wanting to become a professional hockey player:

I think Nick wanted to be a professional hockey player from the age of three or four, so we just helped him. That's a big stretch when you're four, five, six years old and you want to be an NHL player. I remember Rob feeding him when he was a baby and the two of them would be sitting there watching hockey games together, having the last feed of the night before putting him to bed. I think it's just been bred into him that hockey was the game for him. He excelled in it and that's where he ended up. We supported both our boys through the sports that they wanted to play. That was important to us as parents, to support both our kids in whatever they endeavored, and they both chose hockey.

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