Rob Sumner
Rob Sumner
goal high second
We thought the second goal was a high stick.
bad confidence given goals momentum power success
We've scored some big power-play goals that have given us momentum and confidence. We had a very bad power play in the first half, but we've improved, had some success and it's still evolving.
certainly finishes goal great shot
He finishes very well. He's a goal scorer and he certainly did that. That's a great shot by a great player.
bear block chances determined goals turn
We're getting chances, we just have to be more determined to bear down and turn those chances into goals. They can't block them all. We just have to find a way.
calls goals lack mistakes obviously sloppy
We were a little too sloppy in our own end, but there were obviously some calls that didn't go our way. We made a lot of mistakes and there were questionable calls on goals or lack of goals.
ability clutch goals player produce says score shown
It says a lot about a player who can produce in those clutch times. He's shown the ability to score big goals at the right time.
hold lead
When you have a three-goal lead it should hold up in any building. We've got no excuses.
energy game good passion
We just weren't very good in a big game in the standings. It was a very disappointing effort. We didn't play with enough energy or passion tonight.
constantly force forcing good higher moving pressure skating speed using
We think we're a pretty good skating team, and part of that is forcing turnovers and constantly moving your legs. That's what makes us successful. We've been using our speed to force turnovers and play a higher pressure game.
areas both concerned game generally guard offensive team time
We're not perfect, but there are a lot of areas in our game that are much improved. We generally aren't a high-powered offensive team, so we have to be concerned in both ends. At this time of year, when every team has a lot to play for, you can't let your guard down.
ahead aware chasing hand pack separate talk teams tight win
We're very aware of the standings. We talk on one hand about chasing down the teams ahead of us, but it's so tight that you have to be aware of who's nipping at your heels. The only way to separate yourself from the pack is to win your own games.
best full move nice playing position ready team time
We feel like we're in a position to be really playing our best at the right time of the year. It's nice to have a full team on the ice and we're ready to move forward.
matter
At this point, it doesn't matter who we're playing. We need to get some points.
far nearly played road steps taken three
We've played three road games, but we just haven't played nearly as well as we need to. We've taken some steps to improve, but we're far from happy.