It's huge. This is my fourth year and playing Michigan is definitely No. 1. I love it. The intensity, the hard work and everything that goes into it.

Everybody's really prepared. Our confidence has been building, and we're just getting better as a team every game.

It's always been football and basketball and finally when hockey starts winning, we get a little bit more attention. I think the guys are really enjoying it and I think we're using it to our advantage.

It's mind-blowing. I've waited four years for an opportunity to play in the championship and to finally come through with it ? all the hard work's paid off.

Sometimes they don't get as many opportunities as the other two pairs do, but when the time is called for them, they do a great job. They keep it simple back there and I think that's what they're meant to do.