Tim Whitehead
Tim Whitehead
bit cost football freedom guys ironic plays power reason special teams
I think the only reason we've been here is because of special teams. So, it's a bit ironic that special teams cost us the game. We give our guys freedom to make plays on the power play. Sometimes, it comes back to bit us.
both defended second teams
I thought both teams defended their end well, there weren't a lot of second shots. I think that was a big difference.
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I think the biggest factor for him was the proximity to his family. His father passed away when he was just a tot, when he was three or four years old, so he is very close with his mother and his family there.
excited executing focused games last plan playing three
I think we're getting more focused and that's what I am excited about. The last three games we have been very focused on executing the game plan and playing as a team.
fans game harvard provides team
I think back to two years ago, we had the most fans of any team there. Especially in the Harvard game where we had to come back. It just provides such a lift.
decent job net period second third
I think it was important that we didn't get frustrated. We thought we had a decent first period and we had some chances. But I don't think we got to the net very well for the second shot. I thought in the second and third period we did a better job of getting to the net for the second and third shot.
element great
It had every element of a great play from a great player.
against anyone backs bother four games imagine last players pressure rise situation strong team wall year
Last year our backs were to the wall and we had to go against a very strong Lowell team for four games and we did it. We have been in this situation before and been able to rise up to the challenge. As for the pressure, it doesn't bother me because I put more pressure on myself than anyone could put on me. I imagine most of our players are the same.
far four league providence scenario strong teams
Other than BC and BU, the other four teams are in the same scenario as far as their positioning in the league and nationally: Vermont, ourselves, Providence and New Hampshire. Those are all very strong teams.
focus hockey task team winning
Right now, what we need to do as a team is focus on the task at hand, which is winning hockey games.
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If it had happened again this year, I think it would have been a negative. For that one year, it was a neat story. Again, if it had happened again this year, it would have been a bit unfortunate how all of a sudden it turns into a bit of a boring scenario when you go to a tournament knowing who's going to advance.
hard inspiring kept practice
He has been inspiring to the whole team. He never got down when he wasn't playing. He just kept working hard in practice to improve.
against chances gives great hockey rarely scoring
He has great hockey sense and he can score. He rarely gives up scoring chances against him.
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He has given us a big lift by being in the lineup and logging so many minutes. He is on our top power- play unit. He has great hockey sense. He loves to play the game and is such a tough competitor.