"I was tangled up with (Jarrett) Toll and I was a bit in the net," said Owsley, who finished with 24 saves for his league-leading 28th win of the season. "I'm not sure it was in -- I'm sure they had a better view (on the replay). It was a sloppy game and not a lot of quality chances. It's one of those games where you have to stay focused and be ready."

"Give Seattle credit, they played their game plan to a T -- they played us tight defensively," said Tri-City coach Jim Hiller, who moved to seventh on the team's all-time coaching wins list with 32. "Also understand, our guys were as ineffective as they have been all year. Give Ows (Drew Owsley) credit, he made the saves that were necessary."

"Just a lucky bounce, I guess," said Macek of his 14th goal. "This was a good wake-up call. We got the win, but we want to improve our game. We play again Friday and they will be out to get us." (Herald)

On the video review goal--It happened right in front of me, it was a little chaotic, but it did look like it was in. The puck hit Drew or he got it with his glove or something, but he was behind the goal line, I said it to the girls as it happened. I had forgotten the league had video review this year until they were actually doing it and I knew it was going to go in Seattle's favor. Oh well, stuff happens. And really, kudos for the video replay ability, even though it didn't help the AMS, it's nice to see the league trying to get things right.

On Seattle's game plan--Obviously their goal was to shut down the AMS' speed and clog up the neutral zone because they did just that. And did it quite well, I might add. Seattle may be in last place in the Division, but they're not just going to roll over and play dead, if you want a win against them, they're gonna make you work for it. And that's before you even get to the net where Calvin Pickard is quite the amazing goalie. Westie and Coach said on the post-game show that it looked like a playoff game out there and I would certainly not disagree with that statement. I wouldn't even say the first 58 minutes were boring. Granted, it wasn't edge-of-your-seat exciting, but it was tight, and again, a solid defensive game by the T-Birds. There wasn't a lot of flow to the game, which is exactly what Seattle wanted I'm sure.

On playing the T-Birds again tomorrow night--UGH. I have a feeling that unless either goalie is off, it will be a similar style game tomorrow night.

It was great to see Shinnimin's hard work rewarded last night with a goal and a helper, same with Brooks Macek. Drew Owsley was outstanding. I freakin' love watching that kid play goal. I have no verdict on the new kid, Brown yet. But we've already got a slogan for him--"What's my name? MIKE BROWN!" Confused? Go here for the silly reference. Told ya it was silly.

Spotted: "I believe in Eric Mestery" sign. FANTASTIC. Oddly, it didn't mention how cute he is...