Hockey Media Relations 101: Postgame Interview with Galaxies Rep
Reporter: “We’re here with the Galaxies’ rep after a tough 4-2 loss to the Bullitts. The game was tied at 2-2 with about two minutes to go, but a controversial penalty on Korepta seemed to swing the momentum. What’s your take on that call?”
Galaxies Rep: [rubs forehead] “Well, what I can tell ya is we were playin’ solid hockey, right? We're battling, it’s 2-2, game’s on the line, and then we get hit with a penalty on Korepta. I’m not sayin’ it was a bad penalty, but—well, let’s just say it was a tough call at that time. Korepta’s not a guy who’s out there runnin’ around taking liberties with people. He’s a big-body guy, plays honest, and that call? It felt like it came outta left field.”
Reporter: “It sure did. The Bullitts capitalized on the power play, after things started to get real heated when Rochna got hooked right as he was breakin’ out of the zone. What did you see on that play?”
Galaxies Rep: [leans in, shaking head] “That one was just—I don’t even know. Rochna’s lookin’ to make a play, puck on his stick, he’s headin’ outta the zone like he’s got a date with destiny. And then, boom—one of the Bullitts guys sticks his twig right in there, hooks him up like he’s tryin’ to fish. It was so obvious, you could’ve called it from the moon. But what happens? No call. We turn it over, Bullitts go the other way, and that’s the go-ahead goal. It’s the breaks, I guess, but that one leaves a bad taste in your mouth.”
Reporter: “And then, the Bullitts tacked on another to make it 4-2. It felt like the Galaxies were still reelin’ from that third goal when that happened.”
Galaxies Rep: “Yeah, exactly. The third goal hit us like a freight train. We’re still tryin’ to catch our breath, and then—wham—they put another one in the ol’ onion bag. It’s tough when you’re down like that and tryin’ to regroup. But hey, that’s the game. You’ve gotta stay sharp, stay on the gas, and make sure you’re not giving up those easy ones. We’ll take a look at the film, clean up the mistakes, and make sure we don’t let a game like that slip away again.”
Reporter: “Now, I know the Galaxies weren’t happy with the officiating, but you’ve been around long enough to know it’s a fast game out there. This kind of thing can happen, right?”
Galaxies Rep: [nods] “Yeah, exactly. We’ve all had nights where things don’t go our way. The refs are human, too. You get a bad call here and there—it’s part of the game. We’re not gonna harp on it. I know folks are lookin’ for drama, but we’re not here to hang the officials out to dry. This one’s on us as a team. Could we have avoided the penalty in the first place? Sure. Could we have been a little sharper on the breakouts? Absolutely. We gotta be better, plain and simple.”
Reporter: “So, what’s the mindset for next week’s game? Can the Galaxies bounce back.”
Galaxies Rep: [grins] “We’re not gonna let this one define us. This game’s over and done, and we’re already lookin’ ahead. You can’t dwell on the calls, or the bad bounces, or whatever. You just gotta go back to work. It’s the old ‘next shift, next shift’ mentality, right? You keep your head down, work hard, and trust that the breaks will even out. And, hell, we’ll come out swingin' next game. That’s how you do it in this league. You win some, you lose some, but you keep goin’.”
Reporter: “That’s the spirit. Thanks for your time, and best of luck in your next game.”
Galaxies Rep: “Thanks. We’ll be back at it. We’ll lick our wounds, tighten up the boots, and be ready for the next one.”
Please refer to the Galaxies' VERY extensive write-up.