Instead of consistently flipping the puck off the glass or chipping it out of the zone, the Spartan defense is effectively making passes to start rushes or carrying the puck out. They defend very well, too. We're a much different team on defense compared to the last few seasons. That's what they were looking to do when they brought us in. The defense has been able to get the puck to the forwards quickly and help MSU's transition game.
Spartan forwards love the change.
They stand up at the blue line and it all makes it easier for the forwards to take that step toward the offensive zone because we know they're going to move the puck right away. The Spartans have been good at making the decision to start a rush, join the attack or playing it safe and staying back. Before I got here, I was rushing the puck all the time. The you realize you can't do it here because you'll get caught out of position. I think it was a matter of time for certain players to use their offensive skills.