Eric Thurston
Eric Thurston
beginning coverage defensive handed strong sure zone
When we were there at the beginning of the year, they handed it to us pretty good. We have to make sure we come out, play well and play smart. We have to be very strong in our own end. Defensive zone coverage is going to be key.
knew move reflection respected team tough
We knew they were going to be a tough team to play against. We respected their team chemistry, their team speed, the way they move the puck. They were very much a reflection of our team.
few goals good line played shut
They played very well, they're a very good team, they're very well-coached. We had to try and shut their big line down. We were able to do that and get a few goals of our own.
bit came level period second slow stepped
We started off a little bit slow in the first period. Saskatchewan came out and were physical. We responded to that in the second period and we stepped up our level of play.