Quotes by Mike Schafer

“It was really nice, obviously as time goes along you want to get that, ... We had no idea what was going on, so we wanted to do it ourselves, and it was particularly nice to get the first-place banner and get the Ivy League championship all at once.”

“Our team really hasnt faced much adversity at all this year, especially in the second half. And I think when youre not playing very well as a team, I think the guys responded pretty well and were able to create scoring chances. They kept at it in a tough rink to play in, and we got the tying goal and we were able to end up winning the game.”

“He had his back towards the net, its pretty tough to kick it with your back towards the net. I dont think [Hansen] made the call, I think he originally called it a goal and the linesman made the call, but things worked out eventually in the end.”

“Friday he had a couple of goals that he probably wishes he could have back,”

“Both nights we scored early, but I thought Friday night we didnt come ready to compete and work as hard as we needed to work -- its a whole different approach to the game.”

“Like Louis, Dan is in a difficult spot, ... but he has the character, as Louis does, to handle the situation he is in right now.”

“Weve lost two very durable and consistent hockey players that both have a great work ethic, ... Downs was very versatile and went up against the opponents top line every night, and Cook did a great job providing offense, but we return six guys that played last year in some way shape or form.”

“The Red and White game is for [new players] to step out and show what they can do and then try to impress their new teammates and coaching staff.”

“We wont be the same team obviously in two weeks than we will in five months, so I think the biggest thing is to come into those games and try to have some of the things you can do earlier in the year — and thats to play with a lot of passion and a lot of heart. Those are kind of the overused terms in sports, but I think that theres a certain will that were going to have to have to win games early on in the year.”

“These two young men coming in will compete for positions on our hockey team, ... We expect them to help the defense and goaltending form the nucleus of our team.”