Mike Grier

Mike Grier
Michael James Grieris a retired American professional ice hockey winger who played for four teams in the National Hockey League- the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks, and Buffalo Sabres. Primarily a checking forward, he played 1,060 NHL games over 14 NHL seasons. He was also the first U.S.-born and U.S.-trainedblack player in the NHL. He currently works as the assistant coach of Saint Sebastian's School, where he played his high school hockey...
bit both five four games good guys middle outside plays rink safe side special teams tonight tried won
I think tonight we just wanted to be a little bit more on the safe side and not try to make plays through the middle of the rink because they've had four or five guys there. Most games are going to be won in your own end and special teams and I think we were pretty good in both areas. We just tried to keep them to the outside and not give them any odd-man rushes.
couple emotional guys honest team
They've had a couple emotional games, and they're in the hunt. Sometimes you say things that aren't true. For the most part, we have a pretty honest team here, and the way the game's called now if you get tugged, guys aren't going down.
creative figure learn starting thomas trying
I think we're still getting used to each other a little bit, trying to figure it out a little. Thomas is very creative with the puck, so we're starting to learn how to read off him.
game
We have to get our game straight, that's the most important thing.