Alex Auld
Alex Auld
Alexander James Auldis a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Auld played in the National Hockey Leaguewith the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens. He has also appeared internationally for Team Canada on three occasions: the 2001 World Junior Championships, the 2004 Spengler Cup, and the 2006 World Championships...
buy confidence fact game impressive offensive patient stars team tough willing
That's pretty impressive and the confidence is high. That's a tough team to play. They're a frustrating group, but the fact our offensive stars are willing to buy in and play a patient game is important.
last learned learning stronger week
I have to keep learning as I go, here. The last week has really made me stronger and I've learned from it.
felt heard hit puck shot somebody
I just felt the puck hit me I don't know how many times. I heard one of my defensemen yell, 'It's still loose!' and then somebody shot it down the ice.
against eastern games good guess played respect teams
I guess it's just one of those things. I think we've played some really good games against the Eastern teams because we respect them.
guy hands nice soft touch
When a big guy like that has such soft hands and a nice touch like that, it makes it tough.
across hard screen shot
His shot is hard enough when you can see it. So when it comes across on a one-timer like that, with a screen in front, that's even tougher.
good shot squeeze
He got a good shot away on the 5-on-3 and I just couldn't squeeze it.
league looked playing strong top
He looked strong and that's really how he's been playing all year. That's why he's a top goalie in the league and he showed it.
bringing sure
We need more from everybody, myself included. We need to make sure we're bringing it here down the stretch.
fight huge stepped tonight
That was huge. He stepped up in a huge way tonight with that fight and a big goal.
games lead plays power shows
That's the way the games are in the new NHL. With a lot of power plays and 5-on-3s, it makes it tough. It shows no lead is safe.
ability brings defensive great poise
He brings passion, he brings energy, he's a great leader. His poise with the puck, his puck-moving ability, his defensive play -- he's a world-class player. It would be great to see him back.
couple days urgency
You could see a real sense of urgency on our part. We had a couple of days to re-group.
crucial goals letting
You've got to make that save. It's too crucial to be letting in goals like that.