I really like the way we fought back after that first goal. There was no panic whatsoever and I just think they had a feeling the puck was going to go in.

I just have so much respect for our seniors and our kids and the battle and spirit that they had. It would have been so easy for that game to turn into like a 9-2 game.

I know (Michigan) State hasn't scored a goal in three straight NCAA games. But this group ? they do what they need to do.

If there?s on thing that characterizes this team it?s finding a way to win.

If there hadn't been an injury, they probably would have played every game together. I like the way they work off each other.

I'm not sure it was a cheap shot. It was marginal hitting from behind, and you can tell by the philosophy that he (the referee) had that he wasn't calling very much.

I never thought he played out of panic or fear or worry because he always knew he could go faster (and) catch somebody. He had such great vision and good skills. He'd pass it over a stick, under a stick ? he just could do anything the situation called for.

I'm proudest of the fact that this team doesn't quit. To come back when you're down two in the third period when they're playing that well, that's tough to do.

I knew going in that they were going to put it at the net with wrist shots and tips. That's what they do so very well.

I'm not critical. I think that's a very good referee and an excellent crew, but I think there is a major difference in philosophy on what's called. That's a league philosophy.