We started out well (against Gilmour), which kept us in the game in the first period, but then they started scoring and they pulled away.

We made a big improvement this year. I think it's because we worked a lot better as a team and we had more confidence on the ice. Coach ran practice just like a game situation, and that was also another reason we did so well.

A two-year extension was not an option for us.

He stepped up and hit some key shots for us. He got the game ball tonight, he has a lot of toughness.

It's very much a shock to us.

Mike proved early on he would be an asset for us.