Quotes by Al Melanson

“We finally got everybody back healthy and had a good effort. Classical is a very good team and this is something that we really, really needed.”

“These kids are finally starting to believe and thats important.”

“We played well, but were just having trouble finishing. Alex made a lot of big saves in the first period.”

“It was a good, solid team effort. We just have to take one more step.”

“Alex is a quality goaltender and he made some great saves in the second.”

“Marblehead deserves a lot of credit for coming back like they did. They have a very good record, and they came at us in the third (period). I thought we got the short end of the officiating, as there were some calls I just didnt understand. There shouldve been a whistle right before Marbleheads fourth goal, and there were two players on top of my goalie on their fifth goal. Our kids left it all on the ice, and I couldnt be prouder of them.”

“We just put (the first meeting) behind us. We are a completely different team than we were then. Weve developed chemistry and character through hard work.”

“(Seaman) really came to play. He did a great job.”

“Alex has played that way for us all year and their guy also showed why he is one of the best in the league.”

“This was a very good high school hockey game. I couldnt be any prouder of this team. They showed a lot of character and so much heart.”