Monsters kick off conference finals in California against the AHL's defending champions
We're getting into late May and the Lake Erie Monsters are still playing hockey.
If you're a fan of the Blue Jackets, there's everything to love about that statement.
You have a group of kids who have advanced to the American Hockey League's version of the Final Four on the strength of a disciplined approach, gritty play, and more than a dose of sheer talent.
They're learning what it takes to win, and to win consistently in the postseason when there's a price to be paid for every goal.