Ryan Whitney
Ryan Whitney
Ryan D. Whitneyis an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. After playing with his high school team from Thayer Academy and the USA National Development Program, Whitney joined the college ranks with Boston University in 2001. Upon completing his freshman year, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins fifth overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Following parts of three seasons with the Penguins' minor league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Whitney played his NHL rookie season in 2005–06. Whitney remained...
chance compete finish good hardest hopefully last next ready rest tough win year
This is what we have the rest of the way out, and we just have to go our hardest each night. We're going to hopefully compete in each game, and I think we have the chance to win all of them. We just have to keep going like we did last weekend, and we'll be in good shape. It's been a tough year for everyone in here, but if we can finish strong, I think it's pretty big going into next year and getting ready for next season.
obvious penalties showing took
It's pretty obvious we didn't show up (Saturday). We got outworked in every zone. We took penalties and didn't kill them off. It was an embarrassing showing on our part.
coming guys hit lead limited played puck smart stayed
They stayed on us. They played a smart game. They were getting the puck in deep. They limited their turnovers. A lot of times they hit their lead guy. We've got to have guys coming back more and outwork them a little harder.
coach good great group might opportunity playing says team
This is a great opportunity for a lot of guys. Coach always says it, but it really is. No one can really think that they're not part of the group that it's a good opportunity for, and think, 'Ah, I'm already here.' Everyone who's playing a lot might not be playing as much on a really good team with a great record.
great played
We just didn't play well in the first two periods. We played great in the third. If we would have just done it all game, we probably would have won.
gave good happy next shots
We gave up a lot of shots, but we did a lot of good things, too. We're happy to get a win. And hopefully, we won't give up as many shots next time.