Derek Damon
Derek Damon
emphasized guys half learn letting middle run season start stretch
He really emphasized that the stretch run was the most important part of the season. The start and middle half of the season were to find out who could play with who and letting the new guys learn the systems.
creating goal ncaa numbers obviously speak sure traffic
His numbers speak for themselves. He hasn't let up a goal in the NCAA tournament. So obviously we are going to have to make sure we are creating a lot of traffic for him.
battles compete wins
He wins all the one-on-one battles for the puck. He makes you want to go out there and compete just as hard.
trying
What are you trying to say, that I'm fat?
similar stick systems takes team whatever willing win within
They really stick to their systems. They are similar to us. We are really disciplined within our systems. And that is what it is going to tak: A team that is more disciplined in their systems and willing to do whatever it takes to win the game.
best comeback laid period second stepped third
They really stepped it up in the second period. We could have laid down and let them keep their comeback coming, but we weren't going to. The third period is our best period.
consequences handled move pay pick saturday wish
They're going to pick me up Saturday and I'm going to pick them up Sunday. I just wish it could have been handled differently, but we have to move on. I have to pay the consequences for not going to class.
guys special team
It's a young team we've got here. The guys are getting better but still, (the mistakes) are costing us. We've got to tighten that up if we want to do anything special this year.
ncaa
That's not how you want to be going to the NCAA Tournament.
chemistry coming good hopefully hoping messing open strong worry
It's exciting, because if I go down there and play well, hopefully it will open up a lot of doors. I'm hoping to make a strong showing. And it's especially good to go down relaxed, show them what I can do, and not have to worry about coming in and messing anything up with a team's chemistry that's in the playoffs.
dangerous games guys puck smart throwing
We can't keep throwing these games away. Guys are not being smart with the puck in dangerous situations.
ben bounce cost count definitely ncaa played playing saves step tournament
You know you can count on Ben back there. He's played well. He is definitely not playing like a freshman. That's what we need. We really need him to step up and make those big saves for us because in the NCAA tournament one bounce here or there could really cost you.
power shots win
It's frustrating to get 50 shots on goal, with just one power play, and not win the game.
belong chance guys hurt key pick step
It's really going to hurt but we have to pick each other up. Other guys will have a chance to step up and show they belong to be out there in key situations.