Quotes by Nate Leaman

“We feel we have guys here that can step up and, hopefully, pick up the offense that were going to miss with not having Josh.”

“Its going to be a great learning experience for Josh. I know Josh is going to return to the program and not only have a successful career here, but be a much better student and earn his Union degree.”

“I think what caused a lot of our penalties is we were standing around watching. I thought we were on our heels most of the night, and they have a great power play.”

“I told the guys that I wouldnt be looking at the scoreboard tonight. I was more interested in measuring how hard and how smart we played.”

“We got a lot of power-play chances and I think our (special teams) units were getting a little tired and frustrated. We were getting a little too individual.”

“What caused the penalties was that we were standing around watching.”

“That was a great, great college hockey game. Ive only been in this rivalry for three years, but thats by far the best game of the six that weve played with this team.”

“Hes good; hes a competitor. Ive said it -- when hes on, hes one of the best in the league. No doubt about it. Hes got to be our best player. Five of our last six points have been on the road, so its been quite a challenge for us. Weve got four of six at home now.”

“Lane wants to win badly, and he is one of our best defenseman. But he has to learn how to control his energy.”

“Im not concerned; I think hes still one of the best goaltenders in the league.”