Last night, the Soviets defeated Hogstachio Pistachio 4-3 to advance to the championship series, where, tomorrow night, they will face the Shockers in the first game of a best of three series. Today... well, there's not much happening. But, that doesn't mean we can't pass along a few quotes of note from this morning's media day at the Doubletree Hotel which is just across the street from the Plex.
What is the team's feelings about this season's championship? Are the nerves still there or do you feel more confident knowing you've been here before?
"I think we're keeping it pretty low key. For sure there's going to be nerves, I mean, you could play 10 years and go to the championship every time, but you're still going to be nervous, it's what you played all season for." -Steve Hand
"For me, it's my first championship series, so I'm definitely nervous. I just need to focus on playing one shift at a time. And not cutting my hair. I also need to focus on that." -Brian "Beege" Hendricks
"Nervous? Not at all. Tipsy? Absolutely." -Pat King
In the first championship you guys were big underdogs and in last season's finals you were also counted out by several analysts, especially after being shelled in game one. How do you feel about entering this championship as the clear favorite?
"I think if we start thinking we're going to win it easily, we'll get into trouble. You have to always play hard, regardless of the competition. Even when I would shoot around with children at the daycare I worked at, I was always stick checking and throwing elbows to keep up the intensity. Can't let that fire go out." -Mark Hendricks
"I'm not sure you could call us favorites. We went 1-1 against these guys this season, and yeah, they won't have Nick Peters in the series, but they didn't have him last season when we played them in the playoffs and we barely beat them then. They match up well against us, and they play a physical game, we'll have to play our system to be successful. It's not going to be a cakewalk. -"Jamie Simek
"Who said cake?" -Heather Hillary
There is always something new to be accomplished, and though it may be a stretch, is it exciting to consider that you guys would be the first team in franchise history to three-peat?
"Hmmm (laughter) I think it's exciting to continue to set new benchmarks for the franchise. It's not something you think about heading into the series, but after it's over, maybe it's one more thing to cheers to while taking a shot of vodka from a ram's horn... before vomiting a bit of course." - Scott Hoefer
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"For me, it's a special one. It's my last season for a few months, so I want to win. Sure I'll be back every now and again on breaks and such, but it would be a pretty sweet going away present. I'm going to miss it, not the bruises, but the winning." -Andy Schram
Fill in the blank, "For the Red Army to be victorious in this series, they will have to ______"
"Control the puck." -Neal Hendricks
"Outscore the Shockers at least two times." -Steve Hand
"Crash the net and bang hos." -Pat King
"Dominate the special teams game." -Mark Hendricks
"Block shots." -Scott Hoefer
"Have longer, curlier hair." -Brian "Beege" Hendricks
"Invest in an eco-friendly way to provide electricity to their homes." -Ben Breiterman
"Continue to play the way they're playing." -Andy Schram
"Summon the strength of their inner samurai." -Jamie Simek
"Have a louder cheering section." -Drew Kelley
Alright, that's the news to pass along today. Tomorrow we should have a full preview up, but no promises.
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