Always a formidable opponent, The Hill always presents us with one of our toughest tests. Playing Prep School JV players who are always a little older can sometimes be a bit intimidating. Deciding to go back to our 2-2-1 proved a good decision. Our forecheck, while not always effective, was effective enough to cause several key turnovers and pin Hill in their own zone for some extended periods of time. Keeping them in the zone is certainly advantageous for us -- it keeps us from playing on the whole ice surface. It was nice to see the scoring spread around a little bit, too. The best though, had to be the discipline we showed in trying to play our systems, the courage we displayed in standing up to bigger opponents, and the support shown by all on the bench. It will take a huge effort on our part to 'fourpeat' this year as Champions of our Invitational Tournament, but if we play like we are capable, and if the puck bounces our way a few times, we have a solid chance. I know too, that to wait for the puck to bounce our way is accepting defeat. We must MAKE IT bounce our way. I expect a great effort from all of you this weekend. But, above all, LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!! This will be one of the best weekends of your lives. Leave nothing on the ice. You can be all be tired on Monday. No 'woulda', 'shoulda', 'coulda' this weekend! As long as everyone does their best, I will always be happy. Never forget that.

To win you have to risk loss. -- Jean-Claude Killy

The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in a man's determination. Set your goals in life, and go after them with all the drive, self-confidence, and determination that you possess. -- Tommy Lasorda

If you've got enough enthusiasm so it infects other people, everybody's going to do better, and the fans are going to come out to see you. -- Willy Mays