When Trent Miner sat at his locker room stall after the best afternoon of his professional life, he really tried to keep his emotions in check.
He answered a bunch of questions from a horde of media members on Saturday afternoon, several more than once. He was polite and concise.
When he left Ball Arena after collecting the first NHL win and shutout in a 4-0 win for the Colorado Avalanche, he definitely had a chance to savor the moment.
“It was exciting,” Miner said. “Talking with my family and my friends and everyone reaching out.