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Denver-Miami Postgame Player Quotes
3/28/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
Denver Players Quotes
Senior Captain JP Testwuide
On career coming to an end...
"It's been unbelievable. It's been an honor being captain of this team and the group of guys we had this year was unbelievable. I couldn't be happier with the guys on the team this year."
On effect of Miami goal in the second period...
"The puck took a weird bounce and you can't do anything about that. We still had six minutes in that period and another period to play. As deflating as it was, we still had a lot of time to come back. It was tough."
On how his physical status affected the game...
"This time of year everybody is banged up. We had a number of guys that are banged up and I happen to be one of them, but that wasn't a factor. I felt good on the ice, we just couldn't get it in the net."
Sophomore forward Tyler Bozak
On how MIami defeated the Pioneers...
"The start of the game they were just getting over the red line and dumping pucks in while beating us to every loose pucks. They have small skilled forwards and they came out quick, we came out a little bit slow. They were just winning the battles against us early on and beating us to loose pucks."
On returning to the lineup after an absence...
"It definitely was not a factor in the loss. I felt really good out there, it just felt good to be back with a really great group of guys and to get another game in. I wish we had another but ut just felt good to get back out there with those guys."
Miami Player Quotes
Senior Left Wing Justin Mercier quotes
On beating the University of Denver
“I think everyone in the locker room knew this was an opportunity for us to continue our season. Coach told us to be our selves. We went out there and played our best and I think we took advantage of the situation.”
On winning his first NCAA playoff game
“As a senior I know how it feels to lose to good opponents. I swear Boston College had my number for the past three years. Down to our sophomores, everyone has some NCAA experience and with last year you could almost taste a playoff victory. We fed off that and prepared ourselves for this season. “
Sophomore Right Wing Tommy Wingels quotes
On Miami University’s power play performance
“Our power play performance has been good all year. Our four guys moved the puck very well and can shoot the puck. The key for us is to continue making plays. I think we are a pretty solid team. We play both offense and defense well. “
On Miami’s performance
“This time of year you never know what’s going to happen. Different guys step up each game. Shifts change and you don’t know who’s going to do well, but we were clicking on all cylinders tonight. It was fun.”
