Gary Bettman Terri Quotations

We know this was a terrible time for everyone associated with our game, ... We pledge to our fans that we will do everything we can to make it up to you.

We can't thank our fans enough for the record support they showed. For all our clubs, a terrific season was made even better by the enthusiasm and encouragement our fans displayed night after night. We are deeply appreciative.

We will return this game to our fans with a promise - we will do everything in our power to be the best we can be and to earn your continued devotion. This was a terrible time for everyone associated with the game. We will do everything we can to make it up to you.

It was a terrific ceremony. And what was particularly impressive was when you look at the array of trophies that were accumulated during the Stanley Cup run. Tampa Bay had quite a season. It was emotional for everybody, including me. It's great to be back.

This all adds up to good news for fans of our terrific sport and of the superb athletes who play in the NHL.