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Jarret Stoll and the Oilers are in a tight playoff race. by Marc Ciampawww.edmontonoilers.com. -Its not a situation you want to be in every year but its where we put ourselves. Obviously we need to put a good stretch of games together here to get back in it.-Jarret Stoll also noted the importance of the situation but was quick to point out that the team has found their backs against the wall b d3 football efore and will be able to handle whats coming. -Every year Ive been in here weve been battling to get in,- Stoll stated. -We understand were out of it right now but we feel if we play consistent over the next few months well get in for sure.-The all-star break was a great opportunity for the team to heal some nagging injuries and take some time to refocus on the task at hand - namely, the final 34 d3 football games of the season. -I think you can say that about 29 other teams, too,- said MacTavish. -Its a grind and everybody looks forward to the few days off. I think its been a good physical and mental break. I think well see the quality of the product on the ice improve, certainly from our perspective.-January was a difficult month prior to the break with the team completing a stretch of 10 games in d3 football 19 days. The club acquitted itself well with a 5-3-2 record but welcomed some days off with a seven-game February road trip looming.-Its a long season, a lot of games,- remarked Petr Nedved. -Any time you can grab a little break its a big advantage. Rejuvenate everybody and recharge the batteries.-Joffrey Lupul was also glad to get some days off to recoup mentally and physically. -Absolutely. Its d3 football always nice to have a break, especially when you have some injuries and things arent going as well as you like,- he said.-It was a welcome break for us and now weve got to come out of it with some extra jump.- d3 football
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