I don?t mind being the underdog. I?m just excited to be in the tournament. It?s not always easy to get in and I think sometimes people take it for granted.

I'm afraid it's something we're going to have to deal with more. I think they should stay four years and get their education, but I'm biased. Even if a player goes pro after two or three years, he's made you a better program. They can come back and get their degrees. It's better to have them for two or three years than not at all. It makes recruiting more complicated.

They came forward, and I'm making the decision. It's obviously one I don't want to make, but it makes no difference whether we're going to play Maine or we're playing a non-league game, we'll be disciplined accordingly. That's how we've done it, regardless of who we're playing, or what it means, or whether it's on TV or not.

It was an important comeback for us. Who knows what that point will mean at the end, but it was important not to give up two (points) and get that tie.

The addition of Vermont has made the league even deeper, and that makes getting home ice even more important. This is a league where you want the other team coming to your place.

The biggest thing we have to do is not get ourselves behind like we did our last two outings with them. We came back to win down in Boston, and again fell behind 3-0 in our own building. The start of the game will be important for us.

Daniel developed into one of the top power forwards in the league. We all wish him continued success with his professional hockey career.

It's going to make us a better team.

It's very disappointing. Obviously, I'm very disappointed in the decision that they made. I believe they now are disappointed in themselves. But the fact of the matter is they made that decision and it's one they've got to live with.

It?s a key part of the game. Obviously it puts you on offense or defense. It can be the difference.