We've played a month of playoff games. I think for the age of our team, guys have done a pretty good job. We've battled pretty hard and are going to continue to battle. It's unfortunate we couldn't have a little slip-up.

I think they've brought in some quality veteran guys with Gary and Joe and Marty and Sean,

We've had a young team all year, but we always played hard. In the last month or so, though, we're playing at another level above just playing hard. I think that's what separated this program from others the last couple of years, and now we've just put it all together.

This team is on the upswing. I'm very anxious and very thankful to be a part of this for the next little while.

Since I've been here, I think St. Stanislaus is the only team we've played that we haven't beaten. He had a heck of a program and I'm happy to have him here.

Line chemistry is everything. With the league now, there are so many injuries and guys in and out of the lineup, it's hard to find a line you can get settled on for an extended period of time.