 Welcome in to the Tracy Johnson show. I'm Joe Wombo, joined now with Tracy Johnson, head coach of the women's ice hockey team and coach. Step one of goals and expectations of the season, making it into the CHC playoff and then winning the first game against Johnson and Wales, two to one. How do you guys feel about that game, first of all? Well, we were prepared all week about putting the puck in the net. And we knew we were facing the goaltender of the year in our conference and that it was likely going to be a close game like it was. And luckily, we did find a way to do that and punched our ticket to the final four. A goaltender of the year on the ice and player of the year on the ice. So there's definitely some fireworks there. And they didn't disappoint at all. They did not. It was a good game all around. I think we are ready to get prepared going into this final weekend. And it's weird that's going to be our last week of practice. But we're doing what we can to keep the energy high and just get ready for a fun weekend. And it definitely is looking up to be a fun weekend. You guys are going to play Endicott on Saturday at 12.30. A team that you guys have played pretty tight all season. What are your, what are the things you're focusing on heading into this game? I think, again, bringing some energy and just being ready to go and focus on what we need to do to play our game. This is a rematch of the championship game last year. And so we know that they're going to come out with a chip on their shoulder and looking for a little bit of revenge. We have to be ready to give them a full 60 minutes of our game. And hoping that it's another good, exciting weekend. You guys got an opportunity to give revenge yourselves, too, for how the games went earlier in the season. Is that any part of your mindset, how those games went to get you prepared for these games? Absolutely. We definitely have to keep that in mind and know that they beat us twice in our house. So I think that's an excellent point where we have to remember that feeling and be ready to go. And that was back in November. And we're a different team, and they're a different team. So excited to see what both teams put on the ice on Saturday. And just to keep reiterating the fact, Chelsea Blackburn play of the year, we've talked about her all the time. But Monica Posick and Natalie Rosendahl also second team all conference. Just having those three on the ice, on line matchups, what does that do in terms of morale for the team? I think it's important to have just great leadership from our entire junior class as a whole. It's a great recognition for the three of them, absolutely. But can't understate what the rest of our team has done to help put them in those positions as well. So hockey is one of the quintessential team sports. And we have certain players that obviously get the attention, but you also need the players that don't necessarily show up in the awards or on the score sheet to be ready to go. You win games with those players. And so we're excited to get just prepared for a full team effort this weekend. That's a very good point to make. Those players do get the recognition, but if they don't get the puck on their stick, it's not going in. They're one of the best finishers and the sisters on the ice. But the rest of the team is doing that for you as well. Absolutely. And we take a lot of pride in trying to play discipline D zone. And D zone is something that doesn't necessarily show up on the stat sheet as much. Obviously with goals against, you can track it that way. But a lot of things that it takes a lot to win. And it's not always just the point production. You need that as well. But again, just really need a full team effort for a full 60 minutes and 65 if need be, or even longer than that. So it's playoff. So you play overtime until it's over. And it's an exciting, exciting time for hockey. Yeah, that's something to remember from last year's championship game. There's over times. I think there were overtime games and almost all of those final three. So hopefully we can avoid that get it done in 60 this year. That's what I'm hoping to. Yeah. Well, Coach, we wish you the best of luck in there. And maybe we're playing on Sunday, bringing home the cup again. Yeah, hope so. Thank you. Good luck, Coach. She's Tracy Johnson. I'm Joe Wamba. This has been the Tracy Johnson Show.