12 Best Quotes From Shoresy

Summary

• Shoresy
  offers rapid-fire humor with more heartwarming quotes, adding depth to the central character.
• Despite limited episodes,
  Shoresy
  ‘s insults and emotional moments make it a standout series.
• Shoresy
  ‘s blend of humor and inspiration resonates beyond the hockey-themed setting, touching on universal themes.

Shoresy is Jared Keeso’s hockey-centric spinoff from the beloved Canadian comedy series Letterkenny, and while the rapid-fire-style humor is very similar, Shoresy may be packed with even more gut-bustingly funny and surprisingly heart-warming quotes. The series centers around the senior league hockey player known only as “Shoresy”, and features a more in-depth look at the mean-spirited insult machine who remained faceless throughout the entire run of Letterkenny. While Shoresy’s mean streak is alive and well in Shoresy, the series infuses some genuine emotion into the comedy, and has plenty of moments of genuinely well-intentioned inspiration.

Shoresy season 3’s ending implied that the saga of Shoresy is far from complete, which makes sense given the show’s outstanding Rotten Tomatoes scores. Thus far, there have only been three six-episode seasons produced, but due to the show’s fast-paced comedy, even that limited amount of content has produced dozens of memorable quotes. It would certainly be possible to create a list solely using Shoresy’s insults of the high school hockey players he referees or his sweet-talking to reporter Laura Mohr, but either option would leave some of the more inspirational quotes out of the mix.

12 “It’s not success unless you have someone to share it with.” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 2, episode 4, “Players Only”

One of the funniest subplots in Shoresy is the hockey captain’s pursuit of the beautiful Sudbury reporter, Laura Mohr. While she clearly doesn’t take him seriously at first thanks to his good-natured flirting and cheesy yet clever pickup attempts, over the first three seasons it’s clear that she sees him as the good person that he actually is. One of the best examples of her armor starting to crack comes in the season 2 episode “Players Only”, in which Shoresy appears at Laura’s home and notes that the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs’ winning streak doesn’t truly matter if he’s alone.

Laura pokes fun at the quote and eventually the conversation devolves into their typical flirtatious back-and-forth, but for a moment it’s clear that Shoresy showed true vulnerability in front of her. He goes on to make further progress in season 3, and for a moment at the end of that season, it seems like he might actually have a shot at a date with her.

11 “Whatever you need from me, I got you.” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 2, episode 6, “Accountability”

The underlying story beneath all of Shoresy’s bluster and jokes is that he’s a genuinely good person who cares about other people. While that sentiment certainly extends to his teammates, his relationship with the Bulldogs’ owner Nat also blossoms into one of mutual respect and even a form of platonic love. Nat genuinely cares about Shoresy, as evidenced by her determination to keep him from playing after his brutal concussion and her comforting him after the championship game in season 3.

Shoresy proves that it’s a two-way street at the end of season 2, when he goes along with Nat’s idea to sell a Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs team calendar to scrounge up the money needed to host the national senior hockey league tournament. Shoresy goes so far as to spray tan his entire body in an effort to conform to what he believes Nat wants, even if his concept of a men’s calendar shoot differs from her actual expectations.

10 “Everybody’s playin’ through something here. Ya gotta play through it. Ya gotta battle.” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 3, episode 6 “Les Rapides de Rawdon”

This is one of the most inspiring quotes to come out of Shoresy so far. Shoresy is addressing JJ Frankie JJ who spent all of season 3 borderline useless on the ice thanks to distractions in his personal life, and it’s his last-ditch effort to shake him out of his funk and get him to contribute. It’s a quote that’s applicable to just about everybody; each person has their own struggles every day, yet that can’t keep you from doing what needs to be done.

JJ Frankie JJ’s problems stem from him cheating on his girlfriend with Laurence Laboeuf, who is a real Canadian actress and celebrity.

The quote may be about hockey in the show, but it can apply to anyone struggling with jobs, parenting, relationships, health problems, or any other obstacle in life. Everyone has their own battle to fight, and it’s on each person to block out the distractions, fight through the pain, and move forward.

9 “So your sweetie finally comes to a game and you barely play, is that more awkward than puberty, or is it pretty close?” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 1, episode 1, “Never Lose Again”

90% of the insults that Shoresy hurls at Liam and Cory, the two high school hockey players that he now targets as a referee, make fun of their physical appearances or, as Shoresy is wont to do, take shots at their mothers. Every one is hilarious, and as mentioned earlier an entire list could be made of those insults alone. However, this one sticks out specifically because it isn’t simply another pot shot. It’s something that Cory is likely truly embarrassed about, and probably cuts deeper than anything in the avalanche of brutal quick-fire insults.

8 “It’s f*ckin hockey! You go til you can’t go no more!” – Shoresey

Shoresy season 3, episode 1, “4-6”

This quote comes at the beginning of Shoresy season 3, but it foreshadows the disaster that will strike Shoresy later in the season. It’s intended to be a rallying cry for the Bulldogs, almost all of whom are dealing with an injury as the national tournament arrives. However, it winds up portending the end of Shoresy’s hockey career. After a vicious head shot causes a second concussion within a short window of time for the captain, he arrives at the decision (with plenty of external influence from his family and Nat) that his playing career should be over.

The quote is also a testament to the toughness of hockey players. However, like many of Shoresy’s oft-repeated quotes, it’s applicable to a number of situations outside of hockey, and this one inspires the overall concept of determination and commitment. If a person is going to commit to accomplishing something, you work at it until you physically can’t anymore.

7 “Somebody’s gotta set the tone out there boys, somone’s gotta f*ckin set it!” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 2, episode 4, “Players Only”

“Set the tone”, or more specifically “set the f*ckin tone” is repeated throughout Shoresy, and refers to establishing the tone of how a game will unfold; in hockey, that means letting your opponent know that you’re going to play a physical, hard-hitting game. When Shoresy uses this exact version, he’s referring to the Jims’ struggles at their regular trivia game, but this use of “set the tone” is the best version because it’s more widely applicable. Reading into it, it’s a call for leadership and taking control of a situation, which is a key to success for any situation.

The Jims are played by real NHL players Jonathan Mirasty, Brandon Nolan, and Jordan Nolan.

6 “I love that about hockey players. You all spend the week trying to kill each other, but there’s almost never any carryover after the final buzzer. A handshake and it’s done.” – Laura Mohr

Shoresy season 3, episode 6, “Les Rapides de Rawdon”

Season 3 of Shoresy features Shoresy and the rest of the Bulldogs contending with the quirky yet talented teams from across Canada that show up in Sudbury for the national tournament. They run through each team, hurling insults and violence the entire way. However, when the tournament is over, all the teams meet up for a celebratory dinner and are perfectly friendly.

Shoresy is at its core a love letter to hockey, and Laura’s quote encapsulates the universal professionalism of hockey players. Everyone plays hard and isn’t afraid to unleash everything they have on the ice, but there is a mutual respect and understanding once the game is over. Shoresy himself is a metaphor for the same concept; before the game and on the ice, he’s a trash-talker and dirty player, but at his core he’s a true leader who cares for his teammates.

5 “Two guests canceled and the Zamboni driver said no, so we’ve got number 69, Shore. Fans may know him from his mic’d up chirps, but what you may not know is he looks much older in person. How’s it goin’ Shoresy? You look tired.” – Jory Jordan

Shoresy season 3, episode 3, “Vaughan Candesi”

Maclean Fish, who plays Sudbury Kids Sports Report host Jory Jordan, is the heir apparent to Jared Keeso’s throne as the quick-fire insult king. In each segment, Jory shreds his guests or the teams that he’s covering, and every single insult is on par with anything that Shoresy himself slings at his opponents or the high school hockey players. This quote stands out as one of the best in the series because he says it directly to Shoresy’s face, and breaks him down on an extremely personal level based on his age and injured status.

4 “They take losing so personally. They don’t just accept blame for a loss, they claim it. They take that burden off of their teammates…but when they win, it’s never personal. They never take credit. They never say “I.” They share it.” – Natalie

Shoresy season 1, episode 6, “Don’t Poke the Bear”

Tasya Teles’ Nat is one of the most interesting characters in Shoresy because she has evolved from wanting to disband the Bulldogs to desperately trying to raise money to hold the national tournament in Sudbury. It’s clear that she not only respects and cares about Shoresy, but about the Bulldogs, Sudbury, and hockey in general. It’s another perfect quote that plays into the love for hockey that pervades every episode of Shoresy, maybe more than any other quote. Shoresy and his teammates demonstrate this core belief constantly, but this quote spells it out beautifully.

3 “I’d sit my bare ass on the Big Nickel just to have you flick some debris off my shirt, I swear to God, I’d be so good to ya.” – Shoresy

Shoresy season 1, episode 4, “If You Can’t Win, Don’t Play”

Shoresy’s many attempts to woo Laura Mohr are a perpetual highlight of the show, and this is the best one-liner he tries out on her. Shoresy is proud of its real-life connections to Sudbury, Ontario, and Shoresy’s mention of the “Big Nickel” is one such connection. The Big Nickel is a literal 30-foot replica of a 1951 Canadian nickel that can be found at the Dynamic Earth museum in the real Sudbury. The fact that Jared Keeso and the writers of Shoresy managed to work this real-world reference seamlessly into a top-notch one-liner is so impressive.

The Coulson, Peppi Panini, and many of the filming locations for
Shoresy
are real locations in Sudbury, Ontario.

2 “Give your balls a tug.” – Shoresy

Shoresy, all seasons

This is one of Shoresy’s most iconic lines, and carries over from his insult tirades on Letterkenny. Literally speaking, it’s an insult implying that the target needs to grow up, as their testicle hasn’t descended yet. While that is funny in itself, it’s even better when it’s taken into account that this insult is a part of hockey culture.

It’s an oft-repeated insult that stems from a famous NHL incident, in which Canadian right wing Alex Burrows of the Canucks was caught on the broadcast of the Canucks/Blues playoff series Game 1 in the 2008/2009 season delivering this exact insult after a scrum on the ice. It’s certainly possible that the insult was used before then, but either way, it’s clear that it’s a real on-ice insult that hockey players use that inspired Jared Keeso to make it a catchphrase for Shoresy.

1 “Huh?” – Shoresy

Shoresy, all seasons

A major staple of the comedy of Shoresy is the show’s commitment to comedic bits. Lines are repeated many times, and they rarely lose their effectiveness when it comes to evoking a laugh. However, far and away the best repeated gag is Shoresy’s insistence on asking a question and immediately interrupting the response with an obnoxious “Huh?” There is no situation or audience in which he hesitates to use this gag, and it’s still as funny three seasons in as it was the first time it was used.

Shoresy has used it so often that other characters now attempt to beat him to the punch, which is a particularly brilliant piece of writing. The joke is the same, but it has evolved just enough to keep it from becoming stale or played out. It’s the simplest quote in any season of Shoresy, but that simplicity is part of what makes it the best.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes, Dynamic Earth Museum