Barons v. Millionaires Press Release

The Barons start their Quest for the Shirt on Monday.  Coming in at the #4 seed, garnering an astounding 3-0 record in the regular season and a division title, they are matched up against the #13 seed, the Millionaires.  The Millionaires played to a respectable 1-2-1 record in the regular season.  This is sure to be a defensive matchup as both teams are in the top half of the league in goals allowed.  The game is scheduled to take place at the OSU Ice Rink at 12:15 AM Feb 22.

Quotes from players and fans:

"It's a great opportunity for us to start our playoff run right.  We have to stick to our system, be responsible, and work hard.  We can't worry about the shirt, we need to worry about the Millionaires."

-Captain Ryan Schwepfinger

"The playoffs are here; it's a new season.  We just have to keep playing within ourselves and rely on some of our veterans to step up.  As long as we play the two way hockey we know we can, no one can stop us."

-Goaltender Corey Olson

"Tomorrow's game isn't about goal celebrations, it's about goals."

-Defenseman Andrew Schwepfinger

"I hear we're going to set the OSU ice rink attendance record for an IHL game... im looking forward to seeing our fan base out in full force, and taking the next step towards putting on the t-shirt"

-Forward Nic Sanders

"We are a team with championship pedigree and we are more than qualified to win the shirt.  The road starts now."

-Forward Josh Samuels

"There's been a lot of talk about seeds and who's best, but we really just have to leave that to the talking heads and focus on playing our game and making sure that whoever we play we just make sure we're the best team on the ice that night.  I know we can be that team"

- Forward Ryan Studley

"Well we are a little disappointed in the seeding, however that will only provide us with more motivation.  Our goal this entire season was to win the shirt and it's time to complete step one tomorrow."

-Forward Chris Wilkin

"It's not about what we've done so far. No one remembers who won the division, who had the best GA, who got a top 4 seed. You are remembered for championships."

-Defenseman Matthew Ripley

"It's the playoffs baby. It's stop one to getting that shirt"

 -Defenseman Rick Leeman

"This is the time I prepare myself for every year. The past three seasons, you know, we've done well. But this year...I feel it. You can see it in their preparation and their play. This is the Baron's year."

-Super Fan Kyle Westendorf