I don't think of myself as a money player, ... just a player my team depends on when needed. I really enjoy the challenges.

It really helps us out offensively because we know we have (Carle) back there, not only to score goals and get assists, but to play defense. He's hands down probably the best player in college hockey right now.

I have no clue how this happens, but every time we have a game against them it's the weirdest game and it's a very high-scoring game. They are a very skilled team and we're glad to get out of that game. We're glad to get out with a win in such a tough game.

We need to win one-goal games and limit other teams to two or less goals. That will always get us a chance to win. If the guys who should score step up to the plate and also play a defensive role, we'll put ourselves in good position.

When I came to Denver, ... I wasn't much of a student and really didn't think I could finish with a degree. Then I look at Ted who has a 3.94 GPA and working for a biology degree towards medical school. The guy is up until 5 a.m. doing homework, then goes to class and practice, even helps me with school stuff. He makes all of us better students and players.

If you get caught up in it too much, you lose focus of what's going on. It's not bothering me. We're second in our league, and that's all we need to worry about, what we're doing in our league. Other stuff will come after that.