Brian Durocher Quotations

I was going to make a line change and then I see No. 9 streaking on a breakaway out of the box. But she had to finish it and she did a great job against a fantastic goalie.

She played great. There was one play that I think went a little unnoticed where, late in the game, she made a save where she just tipped a puck and it hit off the post instead of hitting an open net, and it was little things like that where she came up big for us tonight.

She played tremendous. She has a huge impact on our team. With a team like ours, sometimes we need a few extra saves and she did that for us tonight.

Maine is a team that has some talented and strong kids. They play a real solid game.

This was a game where we were never in it. We have been involved in every game all year with exception to the first game against UNH and this one.

I expect a real good effort and a competitive effort. I expect a team that is more accountable when it comes to the mental aspects of the game. We weren't very accountable these last few games and we need to return to the top of our game.

Certainly in the second game we were more prepared. I like our odds better here at Walter Brown, but that's the way the schedule falls.

But whatever your system is, you still have to have good players and we had some kids who would shoot the puck and would get goals around the net.

We've got to start getting some positive momentum. A win is very important for us and the positive momentum will snowball. And the longer we stay in games, the more pressure it puts on other teams knowing that the underdog is still competing.

We can get 300-400 people here in Walter Brown. Knowing the bounces, playing in our own rink and the crowd noise from the fans help everybody play better.

I think there definitely is a chance to play spoiler. There's no question we have a chance to play with and ultimately beat this team.

Laurel Koller and Genevieve Laing got a few chances to score but didn't get them in. Caitlin Reddy also played a good game.

I think the third period was our reward. We went through a time there, with the second game against BC, the game against Brown and last week's game against Harvard where we were putting in the hard work with no reward. The third was our reward and we were able to capitalize and put a couple goals in.

Overall I think we played extremely hard. We had plenty of offensive opportunities. I think Northeastern, while they played a solid game, they had some good fortune.

I wasn't concerned with the number of penalties, just the power play goals.

We all remained very content with our overall effort. It was an excellent first season, and I am very appreciative of the effort put in by all of the players.

The amount of penalties has been a problem. It is a recurring theme and it doesn't help the cause.

We could have played with more confidence. We were a little nervous coming into this game and there was a little uncertainty in our locker room. BC, meanwhile, played fast and loose hockey.

We need to try not to stretch the defense across the entire rink. We have to work from the middle of the rink out.

You always hope that your known goal scorers play well in the big games. Hopefully she steps forward and contributes as well as many of her teammates.

We had a lot of heart and toughness. That was probably reflected best in the second time we played several teams, we came back and played extremely well to the point of even winning.

We have struggled a little with scoring goals. In earlier games this season, we found ways to score goals late in the game and we just haven't been finding ways to do that lately. One goal can really change the complex of a game.

We are having a little trouble scoring against the top teams. We've got to get screens, tips and deflections and make some pretty plays. Hopefully we will take advantage of our opportunities.

We didn't quit. It was a dead-even game - Northeastern just came up with one extra goal.

We are not going to outscore them. We need to keep it a 2-1 game, but avoid a complete defensive mindset. There are games where we have been forced into this, though.

We didn't take advantage of a few of our good chances. Give their goalie and defense credit.

We want opponents to know we are going to put up a fight. Unfortunately, we made it a little easier for Maine. We should have extra motivation the next time out.

We've got light at the end of the tunnel relative to the playoffs. It's a credit to the girls that they've made these two games into big games.

A to Z it was a wonderful effort by her. I don't think she had any chance on either goal.

We need to have a good defensive effort. I am hoping that we can keep it a real competitive game and play well defensively.

The third goal in the first period was big for them. We could have made it 2-1 on the power play, but it wasn't meant to be.

The shutout was good for her confidence. She has had a wonderful season so far and it got her back into game rhythm after a long break.

The team is excited for the last two games here. They're excited to try and redeem their pride and respect against Maine.

The second period is a credit to Harvard. They can intimidate you with their speed, and we had to recreate a lot of offense for ourselves.

The players had the character, heart and resiliency to show that the game up in Maine was a fluke.

It would be nice if we could come out and get the lead early. We've fought back a couple of times against this team, but if we can get that advantage early we can play a better game.

It was another situation where we got to a bunch of loose pucks. She got it and snapped it into the net.

We should be better prepared this time around. We've got 21 freshmen that have played two-thirds of a Division I hockey season. They're more accustomed with the pace of the game and the ebb and flow of the game.

Wright-Ward was the player of the game for them. She was one of the three stars, getting a few goals and an assist.

Brown has a long standing tradition of excellence. They are a well-coached team and a national power. We are excited for another good test.

People forget that we are predominantly an all-freshman team. When Jack Parker or Dennis Wolff's freshmen get tired they can fall back on their older players. I don't have a strong reliance on upperclassmen.

They took advantage of early opportunities and did not give us any opportunities. They found a way to capitalize early and we didn't.

Our defense was a little bit of a problem, but it is a credit to them. UNH is quick, and that is one of the reasons why they are the best in the nation.

We did not play very well tonight. We were a little tentative and Quinnipiac played with a lot of tempo and a lot of pace. We didn't really carry play tonight. A lot is gauged by how well we collect passes, and we didn't seem to collect pucks tonight.

This is a young team and we need a little more experience before we can think about outscoring New Hampshire. With a void of juniors and seniors, it is hard to get experience out there.

The biggest disappointment was our slowness in the first period. We did not play with continuity, while Providence played sound defensively.

I didn't think at any part of the game we really brought our A game. We kind of hung in there and showed some heart, but at no point did we really control the game.

Games are decided on special teams. Ultimately, we lost this battle against BC, and we want to improve that against Maine.

They beat us to rebounds on a few goals. Even so, we never quit.

They have to motivate themselves. I will remain very positive about their commitment to the team. I am not going to single anyone out.

They were penalties I could live with. Sometimes you go in strong and draw penalties. The ones that drive coaches crazy are the hooks from behind.

It's an evolving rivalry. There is enough tradition that it should get people excited. Based on the first game, it should be on its way to becoming another great rivalry.

The most important thing is our belief that we can play a level game with this team. I want to see people moving around on the ice. It shows that you are loose and confident.

The first time we played them, their attack was pretty darn effective. They scored seven goals and made it look pretty easy. We didn't play smart, strong or quick enough to compete with them.

The goaltenders stood strong and kept it a tie. Give Brown a lot of credit for playing a great game.

The game was superlative and we gave a great effort. I saw tons of character with a sprinkling of frustration at the end.

All I ever saw Sarah Russell play was forward. I asked her two days before the season started, 'What are your thoughts about playing defense?' and she said, 'Oh I love it, I've played it all my life.' But she has wonderful stick skills and an innate confidence as a competitor, and she was clearly one of our top defensemen all year.

The first game against them was a game that they controlled. They played a top-notch game and we got a little intimidated. We never quite recovered from that.

For a low-scoring game, both teams had a lot of offensive opportunities. We came out flat which was kind of disappointing, but then we played two very good periods.

It's not so much revenge as it is a constant pride to do as well as you can. A lot of these kids will play together this summer in different hockey venues, so it's a reclaiming of self-pride to get out there and win games.

There wasn't much to it. They picked off a pass and then took a good low shot that was tipped in.

They had a little extra motivation to beat us after losing to us the last time out. It helped carry them. All in all, a top team played a solid game and got the better of us.

They are a team that is on par ability-wise with Boston College. People miss them due to their tough schedule so far. This will be considered a big game against one of the upper echelon teams in our league.

They are a well-established team. We are not at their level, but I thought we played an organized and structured game with good energy.

It's fair for both teams. You take what's given to you in the schedule, if you tried to create a perfect schedule - well you probably could never do that.

We missed on a few offensive opportunities in the second as well as several power play opportunities. We could have come away with it, but we weren't quite as sound as they were.

It was the most disturbing game of the season to me. Maine took advantage of us in that game.

It's a credit that we made games exciting into February. It's a credit to every kid in that locker room that played their heart out and played tremendous, but it obviously bodes well for the future.

It was a very positive game. We were much more organized in this game and left Northeastern knowing that they were given a challenge.

It was an absolute highlight reel goal. She picked up her own rebound out of the air and made a tremendous shot. She continues to play on a good roll.

It was a wonderful effort by her. We feed off of the goaltender because she keeps us in the game. We give her a lot of credit for putting us in a position to win.

This was probably our worst game of the year. We didn't play a thorough game and it showed.

It's another test for us to be prepared and put our best foot forward. We want people to have a sense that BU comes to play every night.

There were a couple of situations in the second period when we didn't handle Northeastern well defensively, and they capitalized on it. There were some mistakes we could have corrected.

They're obviously not anyone we take lightly. They are definitely going to have some motivation. They obviously don't want to lose the season series to us, a first-year team.