21 Quotes by Matt Thomas

We know what to do in close games now.

When he is announced, the crowd really goes nuts.

We're excited that the Sharks made us a part of this process and for the chance to see some of their young talent play in game situations. Not only will we be able to get to know some of the guys that might be assigned to us in the future, but we'll also be able to get a first-hand look at guys that we might want to recruit in years to come.

He has a second-to-none work ethic. He takes very good care of his body. He's the first guy on the ice and the last guy off.

It feels good. It's been a little frustrating (not playing), but you have to do what you can when you get an opportunity like this.

We're trying to take all the traditional aspects out of tea.

We would go to the coffeehouse on campus, and there wasn't much of a tea selection. When we went to the tea houses, we found them to be mostly formal and food-focused.

We've heard about the type of crowds they get there, and I think it's going to be exciting to play in front of a large crowd with that type of energy. It's great for our league.

What does a Northern European, Native American and Southeast Asian mixture look like? That's a fair question. We're told the photographs are extremely helpful.