Brian Idalski
Brian Idalski
Brian Idalskiis the current head coach for the University of North Dakota women's ice hockey team...
kids special success testament
This is special because it's my alma mater and being to be a part and have that success here. We didn't get here because I'm a genius. This is a players' accomplishment and a testament to the kids we've had play here.
anticipate good group knew playing pride strength
We knew they would be a strength, but I didn't anticipate them being as good as they have been. They take a lot of pride in playing well and doing things the right way. And all of them are self-motivated. As a group they keep getting better.
atmosphere experience helps hope hosting last leading week year
We hope the experience of hosting last year helps a little this year. It's a different atmosphere and a different week leading up to the game.
amy change feeling game hockey hoping outcome
I'm hoping it doesn't come down to that, but if that happens, I'll take that. Hockey is a game where a goalie that is feeling it can change the outcome of a game. Amy has that kind of talent.
kids together
For our team, with all our young kids, that was amazing. They've put it together at the right time.
change changing continue late year
It's pretty late in the year to be changing your stripes. We need to continue to do the things that have worked, and we'll change the things we have not done so well.
deal figured golf great might places playing pool swimming
Derek told us how great it was there and it sounded like a better deal than the places we were at. We all figured we might as well play where we could be playing golf or at the swimming pool by noon.
changed few focus forward games highly last looking react team
Not much has changed over the last few years. All our games have been highly competitive and I'm looking forward to another. When you play a team that many times, it comes down to focus and how you react to adversity.
decision good great lauren skates
Lauren has had a great year. Her decision making is so good and she skates so well.
special sudden talked teams turned
It's crazy, but we've talked about how the special teams all of a sudden turned the corner.
fits players starting talked teams tournament understand younger
It's starting to come together. The younger players are starting to understand the little things we've talked about being important to tournament teams and how it all fits into the big picture.