Jennifer Botterill Quotations

We're looking at it like we have to play some team in that final, and for us to focus on our team and our preparation, bringing our best game, no matter who the opponent is.

We didn't celebrate, but we weren't disappointed, either. It basically just took us by surprise, but we didn't think about it until we took care of what we needed to do.

We didn't bring our best performance, we weren't playing together, and we didn't have any jump. We looked flat.

When you line up and get your medals, and you're looking down the line at your teammates getting theirs, that's the best moment. I can't say enough about everyone on this team. We got along so well.

There was a little bit of surprise. But Sweden has played very well and they're a great hockey club and things happen in tournaments like this.

There were people who came out to practices to support us, and they all had Canadian flags in their windows. It's everywhere. A little contagious energy, and I'm sure it'll only grow as more people arrive.

They really push us. I mean, the guys are just naturally bigger and stronger, with longer reaches. It helps us work on the little aspects of the game, so that when we are playing a tough team, we're ready.

I'm sure they're going to be gaining momentum. We certainly know that.

I'm optimistic our country will continue to get better.

It's incredible, they're [the medals] beautiful and as soon as they put them around your neck, it's pretty amazing. Shannon played outstandingly well. She was so calm, composed and she was just moving so well.

As a group I thought we played connected. I feel like we had a lot of great shots, some great opportunities, and for us it is just bearing down a little bit and finishing. We believe in our team, for us we have confidence, we have respect and we know it is going to take a lot of hard work and playing together as a team.

The atmosphere was even greater than in Winnipeg last year. The place was almost packed for warm-ups, which was fun for us. You look at the group and you get your salute and you get the standing ovation and that means a lot to us.