I told the guys that I wouldn't be looking at the scoreboard tonight. I was more interested in measuring how hard and how smart we played.

We got a lot of power-play chances and I think our (special teams) units were getting a little tired and frustrated. We were getting a little too individual.

He's good; he's a competitor. I've said it -- when he's on, he's one of the best in the league. No doubt about it. He's got to be our best player. Five of our last six points have been on the road, so it's been quite a challenge for us. We've got four of six at home now.

That was a great, great college hockey game. I've only been in this rivalry for three years, but that's by far the best game of the six that we've played with this team.

It's going to be a great learning experience for Josh. I know Josh is going to return to the program and not only have a successful career here, but be a much better student and earn his Union degree.

What caused the penalties was that we were standing around watching.

I think what caused a lot of our penalties is we were standing around watching. I thought we were on our heels most of the night, and they have a great power play.

Lane wants to win badly, and he is one of our best defenseman. But he has to learn how to control his energy.

I'm not concerned; I think he's still one of the best goaltenders in the league.