The Flames are soaking in their regular-season success – for now. They're still well aware of the hard work ahead, writes EricFrancis.
SAN JOSE – The captain gave a speech and the staff handed out hats and shirts commemorating the accomplishment.dressing room that was eerily silent before the game was transformed into a lively hub of handshakes, high-fives, hugs and cheers following a win for the ages.
“I’ve been here a long time and it’s tough enough to make it to the playoffs,” said Sean Monahan, clutching the hat and t-shirt distributed after the game identifying the Flames as division champs. “I thought it was appropriate that he address the team – it’s usually me but I think it was appropriate he did it tonight,” said coach Bill Peters, who directed the team’s turnaround after jumping from Carolina to Calgary last summer.
“We’ve had a good year, a good regular season, but we know the work lies ahead in the playoffs. But we won’t take this for granted. It’s an accomplishment by our team to finish first in the West. Obviously, not an easy thing to do. So we’ll enjoy it, but we’ll get geared up now for the playoffs.”
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