13 Quotes by Bob Mancini

As soon as we get over the disappointment of the playoff loss, (we'll realize) that this was a great season. This was an outstanding season by a bunch of young men that came together and worked hard for every win they got.

The second most important thing for the first half of the season was the character and leadership in that locker room. They all get along.

It starts with attitude. Getting rid of the jerks. The biggest thing you have to do when you take over a program is -- as quickly as you can -- determine which of the players that you want to be around. Which of the players that want to be players and go from there. It's tough because sometimes you have to get rid of good players.

It's the new directive and you don't celebrate too much after scoring 10 goals because you can go out tomorrow and get 10 scored against you. That's the way it is -- you're never really out it. It's 9-5 and you take some penalties, give up a couple of five-on-three advantages and it's a brand new game.