A lot of times the kids would rather have to make a trip somewhere they haven't been or played. Being on the road gives them a chance to make memories together. |
Derek told us how great it was there and it sounded like a better deal than the places we were at. We all figured we might as well play where we could be playing golf or at the swimming pool by noon. |
For our team, with all our young kids, that was amazing. They've put it together at the right time. |
I don't think a lot of people expected us to have the kind of season we've had. For this young group to grow up as quickly as they have says a lot for them as well as the seniors and juniors who have helped pull them along all season. |
I think we're getting a little better offensively. There's better chemistry on the ice, and we seem to be doing a better job of getting to the net. |
I'm hoping it doesn't come down to that, but if that happens, I'll take that. Hockey is a game where a goalie that is feeling it can change the outcome of a game. Amy has that kind of talent. |
It's crazy, but we've talked about how the special teams all of a sudden turned the corner. |
It's pretty late in the year to be changing your stripes. We need to continue to do the things that have worked, and we'll change the things we have not done so well. |
It's starting to come together. The younger players are starting to understand the little things we've talked about being important to tournament teams and how it all fits into the big picture. |
Katy has really stepped up as a leader. As a sophomore, to be that much of a leader is something. She is on her way to becoming something special. |
Lauren has had a great year. Her decision making is so good and she skates so well. |
Not much has changed over the last few years. All our games have been highly competitive and I'm looking forward to another. When you play a team that many times, it comes down to focus and how you react to adversity. |
Obviously, I get to see the kids every day and see how hard they work, so I would like to see them get a little more recognition. If it came down to individual awards or a chance to keep playing, everyone would choose to keep playing. |
That was cool. It sure made it a lot more fun knowing all those guys. |
There has been some growth over the past couple weeks. I think the young kids get it and now things are clicking pretty well, so I'm happy about that. |