“It seems like yesterday I was up there watching my first NHL game, and I was skating on the ice this time. It brings back memories, but at the same time it's something I'll remember forever.”
Sidney Crosby
“I watched the ice hockey and never even glanced at the speed skating.”
Chad Hedrick
“It seemed like they were really skating faster than normal; they really wanted it. Our team is built on a lot of skill, a lot of teamwork. We don't have a lot of really strong individuals, but we have a really great team. It's really built on the Army standard of playing together, good passing ... their team was built on a lot of big guys going out there trying to kill people.”
Eric Peltzer
“We were hoping for a miracle, but we knew she wasn't skating so well. The word she used yesterday was 'embarrassing.' It's not what this girl can do.”
Bart Schouten
“They're bigger and stronger and very physically challenging for us. We can get in the skating game with anyone, but the physical game is tough.”
Dave Lamarre
“NHL players are amazing hockey players, and you watch and go, 'It doesn't look good. They don't skate very well,”
Dan Jansen
“But he thinks the game so well, and you don't have to skate as well if you're a real intelligent player. And we found out he was a real intelligent player, and he's been quite productive to this point. He's probably exceeded any expectations that we have.”
Barry Trotz