It was most likely the best night we've given (Gorman) in three or four weeks. He only faced less than 30 shots and when you do that you've got a better chance of keeping your goals against down.
Our biggest thing is, as a team, we have to regroup in regards to our attitude and how we're going to play. I thought defensively we did not punish people in our own end. You can't play hockey in your own end without punishing people.
He's an extremely complete player, but the one thing he brings is an offensive flavor to our attack. I think that is the one thing that has made him such an instant success here in Odessa.
I think there's a confidence level with coming home to your own building. I thought the spirit was really good and the practices were upbeat. There was a mission and that was a big thing. They are still on a mission and they know they had to come home and get on a winning streak.
I told (the Jacks) don't get on the bus (Thursday) unless you plan on winning in Laredo. We have one purpose and that is to win Saturday night.
That was an NHL-caliber pass. It was a beautiful thing to see.
It's been a big factor that kept us in the lead in our division. If that line hadn't stepped forward in late January we'd be a sputtering team. It has been a major factor for our consistency both here at home and on the road.
Having three all-stars is a great credit to our hockey club. To achieve what we have, as we near the halfway mark of the season, has required a total team effort, one which we much continue to commit to. Every member of this team has played a role in these all-star selections.
What you start looking at that that's a good sign that your goaltending has been outstanding. It can keep you in the game when you haven't been that productive.
The difference tonight was in our building we went to the net and we never did that in Laredo. We stuck our nose in a little more and I thought they looked a little more tired than we did coming into our building.
