If the Elk are going to win the 4 Star Cup this season, we need our defence to shut down the opposing team. We've had seasons since I've been here where we have some high scoring forwards, but haven't gone anywhere with that. So, it comes down to the defence being able to limit the damage on our end. Those goals that the forwards are scoring need to be enough to win. As a group, we need to move the puck out of our zone way quicker. Find the forwards and make the outlet pass quickly so the opponent doesn't have time to get into position. We also need to clear the front of the net much better and give our goalie the best chance to save every shot they see.

If we can clean up defensively, we have a chance every time we hit the ice. As the veteran on the blue line, I told coach I'm ready to lead and he just responded, "Hi ready to lead, I'm coach." I had to just skate off the ice.

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