The first period we were flat. You wonder when the kids are going to pick it up mentally, and they did that in the second period.

Rapids and Roseau have had a long-standing rivalry. Sometimes you like to see the two northern schools not playing (each other in the first round), but I suppose the southern schools could say that, too.

We just kind of ran out of gas. Losing one game does not make your career.

Hill-Murray has got a potent scoring attack, and we were able to keep them off the board.

It was a great coming-out party for him. He was creating opportunities and finishing them. The best players need to step up, and tonight they did.

They were flying high and we didn't answer the bell. It's definitely one that we can win if we play our game.