MORNING SKATE NOTES
- Head coach André Tourigny said there are several game time decisions
- This is the second of three games between the Mammoth and Blackhawks in 12 days.
Response Game
The Mammoth are looking for a response game against the Blackhawks after they suffered a 4-0 loss to Chicago on Mar. 1. Not only are two divisional points on the line, this is the first of three games in four nights. Tuesday is an opportunity to start that stretch on the right foot in a tight playoff race.
“Response would be what we’re looking for,” alternate captain Alexander Kerfoot explained. “It wasn’t the way we wanted to play last game against them at home, in our building. We’re lucky to get them again in such a short time. So, it’s a great opportunity for us to continue this road trip, continue the way we’ve been playing, and also make amends for a game that we weren’t proud of.”
“They’re a really fast team,” Tourigny shared. “They have a lot of speed, they have skill, they (have played) well lately … I think we have a few things we (will) take from the game in Columbus, where we keep looking to get better and some management stuff.
“It’s a response game for us,” Tourigny continued. “It’s not about vengeance, but it’s about pride and showing what kind of team we are.”
Ready to Go
There’s 19 games left in the regular season and the Mammoth have four big tests this week as every opponent is either a divisional rival or in a playoff spot. Utah is ready to have a strong stretch to end the year.
“We’ve got 19 games left, we’re going to be dialed in for all of them regardless of who we’re playing,” Kerfoot shared. “We know that every game from here on out matters and we’re right in the thick of it, we’re right where we want to be, but we can’t let our foot off the gas.”
