Riga Reign Press Conference

[Will3 467]

On 6/9/2024 at 9:32 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 9th, 2024

1. A third of the way through the season and Riga is sitting in 4th in the Euro conference - is this more or less than expectations?

2. Rookie Lucy Leitner is third in rookie scoring with 21 points in 25 games - how do you think she is adjusting so well?

3.  What is the mindset for the next two thirds of the season to lock in a playoff spot?

4.  What do you normally do on the plane when travelling?

5. What has been your favorite city to visit on the road so far this season and why?

6.  Do you think the NHL is dragging out so long with the playoffs potentially not ending until late june?

1. @Lemorse7is a veteran GM with the talant experience to build contenders. He is living up to expectations so far as is the team.

2. Her passion for the game is real and evidence in how she plays.

3. Keep up the momentum. Don't get comfortable. And keep fighting.

4. I typically play Nintendo Switch. 

5. I would have to say Malmo simply because the Swedish hockey fans still show me a lot of respect for what I did for Vasteras.

6. That is what happens when it is a best of seven series each round. Playoffs can drag a bit. 

Edited June 11 by Will3

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 16th, 2024

1.  We are 7 points from first put also 7 points ahead for a playoff spot. Are you satisfied with being right in the middle of everything?

2. We're over half way through the season now - do you think your player is at their peak now or is there still room for adjustment?

3.  Red Panda has a 0.924 save percentage - which is just 0.02 away from the top 5. Do you think they'll be within the top 5 by end of season?

4.  What would you think its the strongest asset to this team that keeps us competitive? 

5. Any games on the travel bus/plane that the team plays which you like to get in on?

6.  Summer is just around the corner, any vacations planned?

[LucyXpher 1,585]

1. Well I'm a glass half full kind of person, so I think we're doing fantastic!  But yeah, it'd be nice to have a bit more security in the standings, but I think our team is good enough that we shouldn't fall out of the playoff race either.  It's probably more about battling for favorable playoff matchups.

2. I have no idea if my player has peaked this season or if there is more to come lol.  It seemed like I started the season pretty strong, but the last stretch of games has been pretty rough ngl.  But I guess I really shouldn't complain with 29 points in 39 games lol, my prediction for myself this season was 35 points total!

3. Yes, I think Red Panda @Lemorse7 is one of the best in the league!  I would not at all be surprised to see them up there with the best by season's end.  Also, looking up Red Panda gifs, why have I never realized they're so cute?!?

4. The strongest asset to this team is definitely @mattyIceman Kimi Raikkonen's ice cold demeanor.  Nothing phases him and he's a true professional.  Also his French might come in handy since Simon's not talking to me anymore...

5. Well, punchbuggy is pretty fun, although being in the European Conference and based in Riga, we fly pretty much everywhere so my fun is ruined because I hate flying and there's no punchbuggies in the sky... yet.  

6. Sadly, no summer vacations planned this year.  It's one of the downsides of being a semi-broke college student having to work for the summer, but on the plus side I'm almost done with college and I'm a bit of a home-body anyway so I'm not really complaining.  

Edited June 17 by LucyXpher

[Noodle Enjoyer 201]

20 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 16th, 2024

1.  We are 7 points from first put also 7 points ahead for a playoff spot. Are you satisfied with being right in the middle of everything?

2. We're over half way through the season now - do you think your player is at their peak now or is there still room for adjustment?

3.  Red Panda has a 0.924 save percentage - which is just 0.02 away from the top 5. Do you think they'll be within the top 5 by end of season?

4.  What would you think its the strongest asset to this team that keeps us competitive? 

5. Any games on the travel bus/plane that the team plays which you like to get in on?

6.  Summer is just around the corner, any vacations planned?

1. It means we'll be playing meaningful games all year and we should be ready for when the games really count.

2. There's still plenty of room for growth this year and for years to come.

3. I have complete faith in our tendie he will be a top goalie this year and more to come.

4. I think our strongest asset at the moment is our elite defense group led by Skor McFleury

5. I'm always down for some poker.

6. I've got nothing planned for this year but hoping to do something some time next year.

[Will3 467]

On 6/16/2024 at 7:31 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 16th, 2024

1.  We are 7 points from first put also 7 points ahead for a playoff spot. Are you satisfied with being right in the middle of everything?

2. We're over half way through the season now - do you think your player is at their peak now or is there still room for adjustment?

3.  Red Panda has a 0.924 save percentage - which is just 0.02 away from the top 5. Do you think they'll be within the top 5 by end of season?

4.  What would you think its the strongest asset to this team that keeps us competitive? 

5. Any games on the travel bus/plane that the team plays which you like to get in on?

6.  Summer is just around the corner, any vacations planned?

1. It is good the that we are up so high. We are in the drivers seat, lets keep driving.

2. It is a  awkward season for me. I have to get better.

3. I believe that he will. He has finally broken out after a couple seasons.

4. We actually have good goaltending and we have soild scoring.

5. I am down for just about anything.

6. We have been too busy with things to think about vacation.

[sadie 941]

On 6/17/2024 at 1:31 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 16th, 2024

1.  We are 7 points from first put also 7 points ahead for a playoff spot. Are you satisfied with being right in the middle of everything?

2. We're over half way through the season now - do you think your player is at their peak now or is there still room for adjustment?

3.  Red Panda has a 0.924 save percentage - which is just 0.02 away from the top 5. Do you think they'll be within the top 5 by end of season?

4.  What would you think its the strongest asset to this team that keeps us competitive? 

5. Any games on the travel bus/plane that the team plays which you like to get in on?

6.  Summer is just around the corner, any vacations planned?

 

1. I think I'm still pretty optimistic even though we have dropped lately- last year's cup win has given me new confidence that we can for sure have playoff success no matter what.

2. My player will improve I hope going into the playoffs- I don't like the production levels right now but it's also understandable as she plays on a team with many more instrumental players (also in her last season before retirement).

3. I think it's definitely doable and I think they'll end up 6th due to the inflated SV% of the backup goalies who played almost no games (so in reality 4th).

4. I think it's our deep forward core more than anything else, every other game it seems a different line is the big contributor and it's important to have that on a team looking to go deep in the playoffs.

5. UNO is the ultimate game in any situation and I will die on this hill.

6. Visiting Italy which is really great!

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 23rd, 2024

1. The gap in standings have increased since last week as we now hold a 27 pt lead  for the last wildcard spot. Does it take some pressure off the team knowing this?

2. What does the team need to do to take over Warsaw for 3rd in the division and avoid the wildcard?

3.  We now have 0 current players with a negative +/-, what has the team done collectively to ensure they are on for more goals at 5on5?

4. Leading scorer Skor McFleury has 71 points in 53 games. Do you think he can get 32 points in the remaining 21 games for a personal season record?

5. What is your personal goal as a player for the remaining 21 games of the season?

6.  What do you miss the most when you travel on the road?

[LucyXpher 1,585]

4 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 23rd, 2024

1. The gap in standings have increased since last week as we now hold a 27 pt lead  for the last wildcard spot. Does it take some pressure off the team knowing this?

2. What does the team need to do to take over Warsaw for 3rd in the division and avoid the wildcard?

3.  We now have 0 current players with a negative +/-, what has the team done collectively to ensure they are on for more goals at 5on5?

4. Leading scorer Skor McFleury has 71 points in 53 games. Do you think he can get 32 points in the remaining 21 games for a personal season record?

5. What is your personal goal as a player for the remaining 21 games of the season?

6.  What do you miss the most when you travel on the road?

1. Totally!  I don't see us being caught for that spot so we don't have to worry about making it.  That said, it would always be nice to move up and keep winning, even if our spot is secure.  

2. We gotta get pucks in deep, get a good forecheck going, and just stick with our gameplan, you know? Um, yeah just play simple, play hard.  

3. Well, we've been getting pucks in deep, establishing our forecheck, and sticking with our gameplan, you know? So uh, yeah, we've been playing simple and hard and we're being rewarded for it.

4. I believe Skor McFleury can do it!  He's on my fantasy team, so he'd better! But seriously, he's been having an amazing season and with the pace he's kept up, I don't see it being impossible, though definitely not a slam dunk-- because this is hockey.

5. My personal goal for my player is to be more consistent.  I think the season started well, but it was a bit slow going up until recently.  I'd just like to see a bit more consistent play from my player to be more reliable for the team.

6. My bed.  It always takes me a couple nights to adjust to a new bed if I'm travelling, which means I don't sleep as well and it can affect everything.

[Will3 467]

On 6/23/2024 at 8:30 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 23rd, 2024

1. The gap in standings have increased since last week as we now hold a 27 pt lead  for the last wildcard spot. Does it take some pressure off the team knowing this?

2. What does the team need to do to take over Warsaw for 3rd in the division and avoid the wildcard?

3.  We now have 0 current players with a negative +/-, what has the team done collectively to ensure they are on for more goals at 5on5?

4. Leading scorer Skor McFleury has 71 points in 53 games. Do you think he can get 32 points in the remaining 21 games for a personal season record?

5. What is your personal goal as a player for the remaining 21 games of the season?

6.  What do you miss the most when you travel on the road?

1. A little bit. We can begin to think about the future rather that worry about the present.

2. Go on a significant run of wins. They are six points ahead meanin every points counts.

3. We have worked well within and adapted to the system our management has drawn up. 

4. That is a tall task. If he continues the point pace he is on, he will get it.

5. My goal is to hit 80 points with 15 power play goals.

6. The privacy of my own room.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 30th, 2024

1.  We had a pretty good week and currently sit third in the conference (with a game out of hand). How important is it to stay above the wildcard round?

2. We have almost double the goal differential of Warsaw (+46 vs +24) despite being just one point apart - do you think that's just some tough luck more than anything?

3.  With the playoffs (wildcard or not) all but guaranteed - what is the focus for these last 7 games of the season?

4. By next press conference, we will be well into the playoff round, who would you award the team MVP for this season?

5. Are you keeping your eye on the standings for other teams playoff placement - any particular team you're focusing on?

6. Are you keeping up with the NHL offseason and player movement - what has been the most surprising thing so far for you?

[LucyXpher 1,585]

2 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

June 30th, 2024

1.  We had a pretty good week and currently sit third in the conference (with a game out of hand). How important is it to stay above the wildcard round?

2. We have almost double the goal differential of Warsaw (+46 vs +24) despite being just one point apart - do you think that's just some tough luck more than anything?

3.  With the playoffs (wildcard or not) all but guaranteed - what is the focus for these last 7 games of the season?

4. By next press conference, we will be well into the playoff round, who would you award the team MVP for this season?

5. Are you keeping your eye on the standings for other teams playoff placement - any particular team you're focusing on?

6. Are you keeping up with the NHL offseason and player movement - what has been the most surprising thing so far for you?

1. It would be huge if we could stay above the wildcard round and avoid that altogether.  I think we still have what it takes to get through even if we end up there, but it would be ideal stay out of that mess. The wildcard round can be...

2. I do, actually.  I think this team is better than our record shows and there was a stretch where we seemed to be getting unlucky in games we should have been winning.  But I think we have a deep team with all the pieces necessary to compete with some of the best in the league.

3. The focus for the last 7 games is just to stay consistent, hopefully, and go into the playoffs on a roll as a team, hopefully on a winning streak.

4. I think it's gotta be Skor McFleury, I mean, 31 goals so far as a defenseman and 88 points with 7 games left is a fantastic season and he leads our team in scoring by 16 points. I don't think it's much of a debate tbh.

5. Ngl, I like to follow Malmo and I'm a bit sruprised by how much they fell this past week.  They were top of the league about a week ago and have kinda gone through a rough spot.  That could be a team we meet in the playoffs, which would be a fun matchup.

6. I've been most surprised to see Sergachev traded to Utah.  Like, I can understand why Tampa is probably doing it, but he's an incredible defender and a huge part of their team, and I'm not sold on Moser or Geekie in return so I guess we'll see what happens, but that was unexpected.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 7th, 2024

1.  We finished off the season in third place, edging out Warsaw to avoid the wildcard, how does that feel as a player?

2. What are you paying attention to the most in this wildcard round?

3.  How do you keep yourself game-ready with a few days off before the first round?

4. Who do you think will need to be our unsung hero to get through Malmo in the first round of the playoffs?

5. After a full season, what do you think your player has improved on the most?

6. Do you think the NHL Offseason has any more big trades in store?

[LucyXpher 1,585]

11 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 7th, 2024

1.  We finished off the season in third place, edging out Warsaw to avoid the wildcard, how does that feel as a player?

2. What are you paying attention to the most in this wildcard round?

3.  How do you keep yourself game-ready with a few days off before the first round?

4. Who do you think will need to be our unsung hero to get through Malmo in the first round of the playoffs?

5. After a full season, what do you think your player has improved on the most?

6. Do you think the NHL Offseason has any more big trades in store?

1. It was definitely huge that we avoided the wildcard round because anything can happen there and it’s one more opportunity for a team to knock us out potentially.  As a player, you just want the best chance to keep the dream alive and skipping the wildcard does that for sure!

2. I was following Moscow mainly in the wildcard round since I think they’re a lot better than their record showed this season and I thought they’d be a top team in the league this season.  I wouldn’t want to be the team to face them coming out of the wildcard because they could definitely go on a run and be a scary team!

3. I’m mostly just chilling, getting some rest and trying to get refreshed for the first round.  The season is fun, but it can be a grind week after week so I’m just trying to reset to be 100% for playoffs!

4. I think us rookies could definitely be a factor if we can bring our best game to the playoffs.  Annie Oaks @Noodle Enjoyer in particular could be a huge player for us if she gets going in the postseason to give us some depth scoring, and the talent is definitely there!

5. after a full season, I think my most improved area is puck handling. I’ve really been working on those stick skills and protecting the puck so I don’t cause so many turnovers. 

6. I think there must be at least one or two more big trades in the works before the next season begins, it seems like there’s always something later in the summer or early in the fall that catches everyone off guard.  Who it could be though, I have no idea…

[Noodle Enjoyer 201]

On 7/7/2024 at 10:18 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 7th, 2024

1.  We finished off the season in third place, edging out Warsaw to avoid the wildcard, how does that feel as a player?

2. What are you paying attention to the most in this wildcard round?

3.  How do you keep yourself game-ready with a few days off before the first round?

4. Who do you think will need to be our unsung hero to get through Malmo in the first round of the playoffs?

5. After a full season, what do you think your player has improved on the most?

6. Do you think the NHL Offseason has any more big trades in store?

1. It's huge because wildcard match you'd have to knock off one extra strong team just to really feel like you're in it to begin with.

2. The goaltending see which team has the hotter goalie.

3. Getting on the ice everyday and keeping my head in the game.

4. I think everyone needs to pull together it's not just going to be one person.

5.  My wristshot is what has improved the most.

6. I still think there are some trades in the works.

[mattyIceman 1,229]

On 7/7/2024 at 1:18 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 7th, 2024

1.  We finished off the season in third place, edging out Warsaw to avoid the wildcard, how does that feel as a player?

2. What are you paying attention to the most in this wildcard round?

3.  How do you keep yourself game-ready with a few days off before the first round?

4. Who do you think will need to be our unsung hero to get through Malmo in the first round of the playoffs?

5. After a full season, what do you think your player has improved on the most?

6. Do you think the NHL Offseason has any more big trades in store?

 

1 - Feels great to be honest, Warsaw has that reputation for being a thorn in my side.

2 - Moscow.  They can be our next opponent and we match well against them.

3 - Doing nothing.  I get in a zone when I'm a zen state.

4 - I think The Frenchman will lead us through our first round.

5 - I think I've been better at capitalizing on chances and just being better at both ends of the ice.

6 - Hmm, tough to say, everyone is standing still at the the moment, so most likely no.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 14th, 2024

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?

2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?

3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?

4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?

5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?

6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.

[LucyXpher 1,585]

9 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 14th, 2024

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?

2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?

3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?

4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?

5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?

6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.

1.  I think it’s just how deep and talented our roster is.  We’ve got some great high end veterans, some good prime players, and some nice up and comers, plus an amazing goalie.  It’s just a great team top to bottom that I think can compete with the best!

2. I think one more solid defensive game where we shut them down will win it for us.  This last game we allowed too many and we’ve gotta be better for Panda.  So more defense = win I think!

3. I was not incorrect necessarily, lol, but I think Red Panda is our unsung hero always, just so steady in goal and the backbone of our team so let’s give them some love!

4. Conditioning is hopefully holding up!  This is what you play for so if you can’t dig deep and find another gear at this point in the season, what are you even doing!

5. Hmm that’s a good question… I’d probably just have a normal day and bring it everywhere I go lol.  Come on, cup, let’s go to for a run!  Or just have dinner sitting across from a trophy… oh, the stories it could tell…

6. No.  I want him to, but I think he comes up like 8 shy or something— 8 would be kinda poetic so he could chase the final 8 in maybe one more season before he retires. 

[Lemorse7 1,021]

9 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 14th, 2024

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?

2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?

3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?

4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?

5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?

6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.

1. 3-2 now, the most contributing factor I think is that anyone in this team can score goals so it’s not just 1 person getting the team on there back but every lines or pair doing there job. 
2. It will take a bit more discipline and a contribution from everyone. It prob won’t ever be the most spectacular goal that will make us win the game. We need to wind our faceoff, get in the forecheck and play smart. 
3. Fradin because I can always count on him to sit on the penalty bench for me when I get a penalty. 
4. Was doing pretty great actually was 2nd in goalie before that last game that I am forgetting about as we speak and focusing on the next one. 
5. A lot of sleep I’m  exhausted def show to my other red pandas friend too. 
6. I hope so it would be insane to watch it happen live. 

[sadie 941]

11 hours ago, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 14th, 2024

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?

2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?

3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?

4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?

5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?

6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.

1. I think it’s gotta be Red Panda, they’ve been unbelievably clutch. Everyone has pitched in though.

2. Gonna take the whole team together, not taking dumb penalties and turning it over.

3. I think Red Panda again is my answer here, just has been so good.

4. Apparently not amazing since she has taken an unholy number of penalties.

5. I’d take it home to enjoy it with friends and family.

6. Oddly, I think he can but I predicted he falls just short with 35-37 ish.

[mattyIceman 1,229]

On 7/14/2024 at 10:55 AM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 14th, 2024

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?

2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?

3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?

4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?

5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?

6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.

 

1 - We ended up losing 4-3.  That's not how this was supposed to go...

2 - We didn't get the job done.  I wasn't good enough in those last three losses.

3 - Panda and Frenchie were certainly present, they were good enough to get us through.

4 - It was quite good until we lost game 7.

5 - Kinda stings to think about that now...

6 - Nope.  He's so near done, he will need at least two more seasons.

[Steve 1,951]

1.  We are currently up 3-1 on Moscow in the Semi-Finals - what do you think is the most contributing factor to get so far?
It looks like it was luck. Though Moscow didn't look very strong at first.
2. What is it going to take to close out this series and get to the final?
I think witchcraft might be needed.
3.  Last week I asked who the unsung hero will be for the Malmo series. Were you correct, and if not, who do you think has been the unsung hero so far?
I wasn't here for that but there are so many players that could be the unsung hero on the team.
4. How is your players conditioning after a deep run into the playoffs?
I feel like I was whipped like a rented mule.
5. If you won the cup, what would your day with it look like?
I did win the cup but got traded before I got my day with the cup, go figure.
6. Do you think Ovechkin breaks the NHL all-time goal scoring record this year? He needs 42 goals.
I don't know but I really like him and hope he breaks it.

[ke1vi 662]

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 28th, 2024

1.  How do you look back on this season - would you call it a success or failure based on expectation?

2. What type of lessons do you learn from losing a 3-1  series lead in the playoffs?

3.Moscow went onto win the whole thing, does it make you feel a bit better or worse?

4.  What are your offseason plans - taking any vacations?

5.  Did you have any injuries bothering you in the playoffs?

6. Are you watching much of the summer Olympics this year?

[sadie 941]

On 7/28/2024 at 8:45 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 28th, 2024

1.  How do you look back on this season - would you call it a success or failure based on expectation?

2. What type of lessons do you learn from losing a 3-1  series lead in the playoffs?

3.Moscow went onto win the whole thing, does it make you feel a bit better or worse?

4.  What are your offseason plans - taking any vacations?

5.  Did you have any injuries bothering you in the playoffs?

6. Are you watching much of the summer Olympics this year?

1. I’d call it somewhere in between honestly- I can’t be mad at a conference finals run, and one that was barely lost, but it also feels like a chance that slipped away, especially for players like St-Louis and The Frenchman who returned to Riga for one last shot at the cup before retirement.

2. You learn to respect your opponent more, to not let your foot off the gas early, and to wait to celebrate. Even if you did all those already, it feels like you didn’t do enough.

3. It doesn’t make me feel better or worse about our performance; we had a chokehold on that series. I did really want Moscow to win vs Toronto though and am happy for Spartan and the Menace.

4. Offseason plans are to be involved in the JST and Pro-Am as well as GM the world juniors!

5. I wish I could place the blame on injuries but I was healthy as could be.

6. I always watch the Olympics- it produces so many good moments and it’s a nice little patriotic period of time. Winter Games >>>>>> though.

[Steve 1,951]

On 7/28/2024 at 6:45 PM, ke1vi said:

RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

July 28th, 2024

1.  How do you look back on this season - would you call it a success or failure based on expectation?

2. What type of lessons do you learn from losing a 3-1  series lead in the playoffs?

3.Moscow went onto win the whole thing, does it make you feel a bit better or worse?

4.  What are your offseason plans - taking any vacations?

5.  Did you have any injuries bothering you in the playoffs?

6. Are you watching much of the summer Olympics this year?

1. I wasn't on this team last season, but I would say that Riga was a true competitor throughout the season.

2. The Moscow/Riga series was the most intense in the entire playoffs. It could have gone either way. 

3. Moscow winning the cup was keeping it the EU at least.

4. No plans other than relaxing, I live a simple life.

5. I was black and blue from head to toes after the beating I got during the playoff run.

6. Not at all. The Olympics are not what they used to be. I do watch the winter Olympics though.

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RIGA REIGN PRESS CONFERENCE

August 4th, 2024

1.  How did you enjoy your offseason, did it go by too quick for you?

2. The season starts this week, how do you feel about Riga's chances after last years success?

3. Is there a specific skill/area you're hoping to improve on this season?

4.  Have you spoken to any of the new additions to the team yet?

5.  What city are you most looking to travel too now that the season is back on?

6. Do you watch any sports in the summer or waiting for hockey to come on?