Certainly, if they are going to be calling the games the way they have been, then our power play is read more

Certainly, if they are going to be calling the games the way they have been, then our power play is going to have to work.

Our success will depend on how fast the juniors and sophomores can adjust to the varsity game. We have a read more

Our success will depend on how fast the juniors and sophomores can adjust to the varsity game. We have a very talented younger group. This first year AA will be a challenge for us.

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most read more

While good rains in August and September have alleviated drought conditions in portions of central and southern Illinois, the most severely affected area in northern Illinois remains stubbornly dry.

It's real special to be a part of. He's a great coach and he deserves it. He pushes us and read more

It's real special to be a part of. He's a great coach and he deserves it. He pushes us and expects a lot of us. We didn't know until the last field goal.

Those quick scores took the wind out of our players' sails. That was tough to overcome.

Those quick scores took the wind out of our players' sails. That was tough to overcome.

Right now we're up around 27 percent from this time last year. Everybody gives us the same reason. They've decided read more

Right now we're up around 27 percent from this time last year. Everybody gives us the same reason. They've decided to buy something that doesn't use as much gas.

I've felt better with the way I was just getting the puck up ice, playing smart defensively and playing well read more

I've felt better with the way I was just getting the puck up ice, playing smart defensively and playing well on the PK (penalty kill). I'm just trying to carry that into these last games of the season here.

We may never see base salary increases in the mid-to-upper 4 percent range again.

We may never see base salary increases in the mid-to-upper 4 percent range again.

It is so critical that on every level, every individual becomes prepared.

It is so critical that on every level, every individual becomes prepared.