Rob led us to a 14-2 victory. He chewed us out when we weren't passing the puck, and things like that. He had what we were looking for and he said he would be happy to take it over if something were to happen.

He was very willing to step up and give his shot at trying to make this work. That is really comforting that he would do something like that. A lot of guys have even said that they're excited to play hockey again.

Ever since last year, practices were dry and weak. They weren't very difficult and we weren't pushing ourselves. The intensity in practice just wasn't there.

We got a little bit lucky with the shot in overtime but it was hard-fought victory for us.

Butler is so talented and defend very well. It was a great victory for us because it proves that we can play with anybody.

That's the first clear victory for those of us who fly C-130s.