Means, who was the last of the three to interview, must have impressed even those who have known him for so long.

As players filed out of the Johnson Alumni Room following their time to talk to Means during last week’s interview session one of the players could be heard shouting:

“Let’s lace ’em up! I’m ready to practice right now.”

They only have to wait a few months. Means has been ready for years.

Shane Frederick is a Free Press staff writer. Click here to access his college hockey blog or e-mail him at sfrederick@mankatofreepress.com.