We talked about the direction we are going in and how valuable it would be to us on the ice and off the ice with the young kids.

We talked about the direction we're going in and how valuable he would be to us on and off the ice with our young kids. He was high on our list.

I wouldn't say it's cold, but every year Winnipeg's athlete of the year is an ice fisherman.

Adrian Aucoin was one of the top players we had targeted. He's a smart hockey player, logs lots of ice time, and is a solid two-way player who has an excellent shot from the point. He possesses excellent leadership skills and is a character player.

It was strictly a business decision.

This is a new beginning for us, ... We've been very happy with the people we were able to acquire. They all have skill, they all can play the game and they all have different attributes.