“It’s so important we could win in front of our home fans and our family and friends,” said Heise, who has one goal and six assists in seven playoff games this season. “To be able to do it and not get on a plane and fly home like we did last year, as special as it was. That created a lot of good memories.”
Memories created with a victory Monday might mean as much as that first championship celebration. New expansion teams awarded to Seattle and Vancouver could strip the Frost of three or four players in the upcoming expansion draft.
“No team is going to be the same next year,” Heise said. “This year is super important when you have this team together. Last year wasn’t a fluke if you do it again this year. Last year, we weren’t the favorite, and not a lot of people wanted us to win. Take it one step at a time. Two times is not a fluke. If we were to do it again and win it at home, a lot of people will start believing in us finally.”
