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Here is Dan Wildfong on XM/Sirius Radio

Texas Brahmas head coach Dan Wildfong appeared as a guest on Hockey This Morning XM and Sirius Radio 208 with host Scott Laughlin. Here is a transcript of his appearance.

Q: The Ray Miron President's Cup is up for grabs now in the championship series of the Central Hockey League. Texas beat Colorado by a score of 5-3 last night and the Brahmas head coach Dan Wildfong joins us here this morning. How are you doing Dan?

A: I'm doing great, how are you doing?

Q: Great. I appreciate your time. Now tell us about last night's victory - two goals in a 12 second span, 3 for 7 on the power play - I guess that'll work for you, eh?

A: Yeah, you know, we got down 3-2 going into the third and the boys, we could've quit, but they just continued to keep pressing and we got a couple of quick goals which really sparked us and we got one late, so we'll take them any way we can get them at this point of the year.

Q: Well I know Dan, that you knew the opposition, Colorado, pretty well from your time in the Northern Conference last season but you met Colorado only once in the regular season this time around. I guess the logical question is, was it difficult to prepare for a team like the Eagles?

A: Obviously when you play a team a lot in the regular season, you get a little more read on their power play/penalty kill but my assistant coach, Ron Vogel and myself, we did a lot of research on the past couple of games, watching tape and calling other coaches, trying to get tendencies, but at the end of the day, it just comes down to the players reading and reacting as well. So, I thought our players did a good job. The first game, it's nice to get that first win but we've got to do a good job in the next game as well.

Q: Now you lost to Colorado last year in game seven of the conference finals. Are you using that as a motivating factor? I mean, do you remember that feeling from last year; it's not a good feeling to have, but do you find that the players are remembering last year as a motivation this time around?

A: Yeah, definitely. We had 11 players last year that got put out by Colorado. We felt like our first couple of games, we kind of just sat back...so we had a few meetings before our series here started . We really wanted to stress how important every game is and every shift is and how important it is for us to get off to a good start and not sit back. They've got a great team over there; we know that, but we have a great team as well and we can't sit back against a good team. You've got to blast through them and that's what we tried to do.

Q: Dan, what about the contribution of your fourth line or the fans, let's say. I know that there was at least one sports bar down there in Texas last night where they gathered last night to watch Game One of the series. Can you talk to us about the support that you've received from the fans down there in Texas?

A: It's just been outstanding. I think they had at least two or three hundred people at Zuroma's; it's a little sports bar at our rink there and it was just outstanding to have so much support from our fans. They're part of the reason why we have such a good record at home, because of all their support. We are very happy that we have great fans that support us and are willing to go to a sports bar to watch us perform while we're on the road.

Q: We've got about a minute left here Dan. I just want to ask you, the American Hockey League is adding a franchise in Austin, Texas for next season. Is there any downside to this because the Dallas Stars really helped put hockey on the map down there in the Texas area - you guys are playing your part as well. Is there any downside to Austin getting a team or is this all positive?

A: No, I think it's only going to help. It's great that Austin has an American League franchise. We're the closest AA team to Austin, so, I know they're going to be affiliated with Iowa as well as a AA program but if they need emergency guys, we could send guys up to them. I just think that the more hockey we have down here, it's only going to make it better for hockey in the South and in Texas. You know, the Star, I think they were really looking for an affiliate last year that would help them and having an affiliate next year, I think will really help them in developing a lot of their players.

Q: Dan, thank you very much for your time. It's always a pleasure to catch up with you. Best of luck to you in game number two tomorrow night.

A: Thanks, I really appreciate it.

Q: That's Dan Wildfong, the head coach of the Texas Brahmas. They are up 1-0 in their series against Colorado. Game Two going tomorrow evening and the Texas Brahmas looking for their first ever Central Hockey League Championship.

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