(Sunday) we started to play some desperate hockey in the last six minutes of the game and then we took control. We just didn't have that extra step we needed in the first two periods. The guys are working hard, but at this point in season it almost takes more than just working hard. Teams talk about getting that extra bounce. We have to put forth the needed effort to get that bounce. Once we're willing to do that, things will go our way. |
I don't know if we were focusing on a low-scoring game, but the boys figured they could score enough goals to win. |
I'd be lying if I told you I hadn't been thinking about it. But honestly, 90 per cent of my focus has been on getting us through this series. We'll start thinking about that series when, and if, it comes. |
In the Midland game, we were a ticked off hockey club, coming off of a bad loss. |
It was a great effort from everybody. We knew there was a sense of urgency, so the boys were prepared before the game. |
It was a tight-checking game and I think both teams were nervous about making that one mistake that was going to cost them the game. I think we were holding our sticks a little tight in the early going. |
It's been incredible. We have fans standing six deep in the corners of the rink. It's been unbelievable. |
It's nice to come out of the first period with a 2-0 lead. The boys have the mindset that when they know they have to come out and work hard, that's exactly what they do. |
Obviously I'm on the outside looking in at this situation, but what I think is the past is really starting to haunt them. They've had so many losing seasons, very few players want to try out for the team. From what I understand, they barely got enough players in this season to hold a formal training camp. |
Our defensive play was key for us tonight, and it was the main reason we won. |
The loss to Bradford was simply an awful effort on our behalf. |
The players preparation and mindset was much better heading into tonight's game. |
They have fresh talent coming in, but they can't seem to hold onto it for more than one season. They have young players, where I think maybe they should be looking for older players who have more experience at the junior level. |
We actually had a 3-1 lead in the first period and then we ran into penalty trouble and they (Port Perry) scored two power-play goals to even the game at 3-3 after the first period. |
We need to get more shots on net. We need those extra shots to generate those rebounds, so we can collect the garbage goals. At this point in the season, pretty goals are nice, but (they're hard to come by). |