Post by LAKingsGM on Apr 6, 2006 8:57:34 GMT -5
Manchester, NH- The Manchester Monarchs, an AsHL affiliate of the LA Kings, see themselves down 2 games to none in the best of seven series in the 2nd round of the AsHL Cup Playoffs after losing 2-1 last night. "We've dug ourselves into a hole."said captain Chris Tamer. "Now we need to dig ourselves out. We need to play harder and generate some offense. This team has the capabilities to be successful. It's a matter of going out their and executing." concluded Tamer.
"The bounces haven't gone our way so far in this series and we've run into a hot goalie." said coach Bruce Boudreau. "We've got to keep fighting and playing our game. The bounces will turn our way." concluded Boudreau.
GM Nathan Kopsack, at a mid morning news conference, was on the defensive about this playoff match-up. "This is a veteran laden Providence team we're up against. I mean, look at their roster...Keith Aucoin, Michal Grosek, Stephane Matteau and Maxim Sushinsky aren't exactly 'spring chickens'. Hell, I didn't even know Stephane Matteau was still alive!" said GM Nathan Kopsack. "Well, I apologize. They may have two legit prospects on the team in (Jeff)Tambellini and (Maxime) Ouellet....my bad." said a smiling Kopsack. "I'm waiting for them to call up Ted Donato. I didn't know you could play hockey with a cane."
Later, Kopsack added, "When you have a young developing team (..which we will always have), it's tough to play against veterans who have been playing in the AsHL for the last 30 years. They've obviously 'been there, done that' and their experience is the most powerful weapon." said Kopsack. "Our goal is always the same for our minor leagues. The AsHL and ECsHL affiliates are used to develop our young talent, not provide a 'cess pool' for marginal pro players. I want our players to keep their heads up and play strong all the way out. Veteran teams are built for playoff winning; our team is built for developing and pipelining for the NsHL." said Kopsack.
"I don't think Matteau is developing his game for the pros any time soon. Hell, he should be eligible for Social Security after the end of the season, I think." concluded a chuckling Kopsack.
The Monarchs travel to Providence for the first of two games in the Rhode Island city. This is veteran player/reporter Ted Donato reporting for the AsHL.
"The bounces haven't gone our way so far in this series and we've run into a hot goalie." said coach Bruce Boudreau. "We've got to keep fighting and playing our game. The bounces will turn our way." concluded Boudreau.
GM Nathan Kopsack, at a mid morning news conference, was on the defensive about this playoff match-up. "This is a veteran laden Providence team we're up against. I mean, look at their roster...Keith Aucoin, Michal Grosek, Stephane Matteau and Maxim Sushinsky aren't exactly 'spring chickens'. Hell, I didn't even know Stephane Matteau was still alive!" said GM Nathan Kopsack. "Well, I apologize. They may have two legit prospects on the team in (Jeff)Tambellini and (Maxime) Ouellet....my bad." said a smiling Kopsack. "I'm waiting for them to call up Ted Donato. I didn't know you could play hockey with a cane."
Later, Kopsack added, "When you have a young developing team (..which we will always have), it's tough to play against veterans who have been playing in the AsHL for the last 30 years. They've obviously 'been there, done that' and their experience is the most powerful weapon." said Kopsack. "Our goal is always the same for our minor leagues. The AsHL and ECsHL affiliates are used to develop our young talent, not provide a 'cess pool' for marginal pro players. I want our players to keep their heads up and play strong all the way out. Veteran teams are built for playoff winning; our team is built for developing and pipelining for the NsHL." said Kopsack.
"I don't think Matteau is developing his game for the pros any time soon. Hell, he should be eligible for Social Security after the end of the season, I think." concluded a chuckling Kopsack.
The Monarchs travel to Providence for the first of two games in the Rhode Island city. This is veteran player/reporter Ted Donato reporting for the AsHL.
