It really feels good. It means the other guys who coach at the big places realize that what we did was an accomplishment. To be coach of the year, you have to have the team of the year, otherwise it doesn't mean much.

You hate to lose but if you lose to quality it says something.

He's a good kid, and one of the best captains I've had in terms of leadership and just being there when you needed him.

We took a bunch of kids, worked outside twice a week under raw conditions (at the Bear Mountain rink) and really turned it into a program that worked out well.

If it wasn't for Sean we would have been dead.

Sean has been unbelievable for us this season. He has played beyond any expectations I had for him. Sean is always so calm out there.