Quotes by Don McKee

“Having three all-stars is a great credit to our hockey club. To achieve what we have, as we near the halfway mark of the season, has required a total team effort, one which we much continue to commit to. Every member of this team has played a role in these all-star selections.”

“Hes an extremely complete player, but the one thing he brings is an offensive flavor to our attack. I think that is the one thing that has made him such an instant success here in Odessa.”

“What you start looking at that thats a good sign that your goaltending has been outstanding. It can keep you in the game when you havent been that productive.”

“Its been a big factor that kept us in the lead in our division. If that line hadnt stepped forward in late January wed be a sputtering team. It has been a major factor for our consistency both here at home and on the road.”

“Our biggest thing is, as a team, we have to regroup in regards to our attitude and how were going to play. I thought defensively we did not punish people in our own end. You cant play hockey in your own end without punishing people.”

“Gorman was fantastic, coming in cold and making some saves. Our penalty kill was good. and I thought we had everything against us, but the kids fought through it.”

“I think theres a confidence level with coming home to your own building. I thought the spirit was really good and the practices were upbeat. There was a mission and that was a big thing. They are still on a mission and they know they had to come home and get on a winning streak.”

“Scotty and his wife were going to give him a middle name after the person who scored the winning goal on Saturday because we were ahead when he was born. But we lost, so I dont know if Gunner has a middle name yet.”

“It was most likely the best night weve given (Gorman) in three or four weeks. He only faced less than 30 shots and when you do that youve got a better chance of keeping your goals against down.”

“Laredo is going to be a very, very tough team to face, especially opening the series in their building and with their fans very loud. We are excited to be in the second round, and we are hoping for more.”