Head Coach Dave Huntley gave Wingslax.com a few quick thoughts recapping last season and what he is looking to improve on for the 2009 season.

Q. What was the team’s greatest accomplishment of 2008?
A.  We played up-tempo, exciting, winning lacrosse.

Q. What was your biggest challenge in your first season as Wings Head Coach?
A. Managing expectations.

Q.  What was the biggest difference between the Wings team on the first day of training camp and the Wings team on the floor in April?
A. We went from a team that walked on and off the floor to one that ran on and off the floor.

Q. What area do you think the team needs to improve on the most for 2009?
A.  Running on and off the floor on a more consistent basis.

Q.  Were there any players that surprised you and performed above what you anticipated before the season began?
A.  In order for us to get the results we had all of our guys had to perform at a high level and I think they did.

Q. A lot of the Wings success in 2008 was due to the play of first and second year players; how important will this year’s entry draft to the overall success of the team in 2009?
A. We have three important drafts to prepare for this year; if there is a dispersal draft, the expansion draft for Boston and the entry draft of amateur players.  Each of these drafts will have important implications for our team.

Q. What was your favorite Wings moment of the 2008 season on or off the field?
A.  There were a lot of great moments.  Our first training camp practice, the first game and first win, Athan breaking Gary’s record, Jim Veltman’s retirement game and making the playoffs all come to mind.

Q. Any additional thoughts for Wings fans this off-season?
A. Have a safe and fun summer and we will see you in the fall.