We have earned enough points to be at least fourth in the league and qualify for the state championship.

We have a nice corps of players coming back next year, including three of our top defenders, which will be key. Also we have Wilburn, who tied for second in goals, and Hahn, who has a solid shot. We are happy with what we have returning.

Matt is our guy. He's one of those guys that can turn the difference in the game. We play wide open, and when you have a goalie that turns the game for you, you play that way.

It's a real advantage. It's a drain on young kids to travel. They don't eat regularly and don't sleep regularly. (Holding the state tournament in Columbus is a) tremendous advantage.

We have to continue to concentrate and keep playing hard and well. We have to keep moving the puck and keep putting it in the net.

He clearly still harbors a very personal grudge from the December negotiations. And that doesn't augur well for the near future.