Matt Carle
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"Matthew Carle" is an United States/American professional ice hockey Defenceman/defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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I've only got six games under my belt and Gomez has got those two Cups. Those guys are still just role models to me.

We've got to get better defensively. We need to come out (tonight) and get two points.

To me, this is more about representing the University of Denver. So much has happened the last couple weeks, but this still has been on my mind; being able to go to (Milwaukee) for one last hurrah will be a great way to celebrate the opportunity DU gave me.

I'm sure I'll get some grief from it, that's to be expected. I guess I'd rather be taking the grief than not.

I was on the phone after (the selection show) and everything kind of went down from there. Most of the discussions went down (Sunday) morning with my family. All throughout the week we were throwing out different pros and cons about what to do and what kind of opportunity I'd be stepping into.

Every day has been a new experience, learning more and more. Now, I'm trying to start developing and get in some more games.

Every day has been an experience and the guys have been great, making the transition easier. The whole experience has been fun and I'm happy to be here.

I can't thank enough what the league and the University of Denver has given me.

I was just throwing it on net. I don't really now how it went in, so I've got to watch it on video before I really comment. It was a good experience, a good first game I guess, but I have a ways to go to get up to that level.