Joni Pitkanen
Joni Pitkanen
Joni Pitkänenis a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey Leaguefor the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, and Carolina Hurricanes...
felt good lost luck puck
I lost the puck to make it 3-1. After that, I felt real bad. I had good luck.
couple eight feeling game guys mike neutral pass puck saw shot slap took tried zone
It's been tough. I was out eight weeks. I think every game I am feeling better and better. I saw Mike get the puck in the neutral zone and I think a couple of guys tried to make a change. I saw Mike make the pass and I took a slap shot and it went in.
couple good hard worked
I worked hard and had some good luck. Scored a couple of goals.
lets mistakes saying tough
Oh, yeah. He lets you know when you make mistakes. It was tough for me, but I didn't know what he was saying because I didn't know English.
couple lost maybe playing pressure
Maybe it's the pressure of playing at home, because we had lost a couple here in a row. Maybe we were a little nervous.
game lose tie trying
We're trying to tie the game and I lose the puck. After that I feel bad.
both chance maybe time tough win
It's a big win for us because we have a chance to win the division. We've had a tough time at home. Maybe we feel a little more pressure. If you're going to win in the playoffs, you have to win both (home and away).
coming high liked listen stick
They really liked coming after me. I didn't say anything to him. I think they thought I got my stick pretty high on them. I didn't listen to him.
next step wants year
Now I know how he wants me to play. This is a big year for me. I want to step up to the next level.
harder push
I push myself to play harder and I feel stronger. Just keep going.
period
The first period we weren't ready, that's for sure.