Arturs Irbe Quotations

When we got the lead, it was a surprise for the American team.

When we got the lead it was a little bit of a surprise to me. In the third period, the game was going full-speed and they turned up all cylinders. It was very hard for us to survive a game like that.

We both played last night and I think both teams were a little worn down. In those situations, talent can get you through a game and Slovakia has a lot of skill.

The goalie is like the guy on the minefield. He discovers the mines and destroys them. If you make a mistake, somebody gets blown up.

He was very happy to have the opportunity. We are close friends. We have been together on different teams at different stages. It's going to be fun.

He's fine. We are expecting him to be as good as he can be.

We were not expected to win or even get the tie. We were big-time underdogs in this game in everybody's eyes except our own people. You can say that this probably means more to us than to the American team.

The game was going full speed, and they turned up all cylinders. It was very hard for us to survive a game like that, but that?s why there was good news that there were only three periods.