We had to fight through a lot of adversities penalties. Our goaltender played outstanding for us again. More than anything, we came back three times.
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Tomas faced three very dangerous shooters. What you like and love about Tomas is when the heat is on, he doesn't shrink. He gets bigger.
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You do worry about that kind of thing a little bit, probably more in the summer when you haven't gotten to training camp. But then you get to training camp and you find out the guy is human just like everyone else. You build friendships and you play hockey.
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If you're going to make a commitment to be in the Olympics, you're in all the time. You can't pick and choose. Every four years, everyone's under the same sort of strain. I'm actually very fortunate. I think everyone got out healthy.
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But he thinks the game so well, and you don't have to skate as well if you're a real intelligent player. And we found out he was a real intelligent player, and he's been quite productive to this point. He's probably exceeded any expectations that we have.
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He's a real professional that's a good human being and helps as a great teammate. When you encompass all those things, he's a real quality player but more so quality person.
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I think everyone got out healthy.
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I don't think our key guys were strong tonight. Our key guys carry the team and they're going to have to be stronger for us to be successful. Our whole core group has to step up and do a better job.
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