Neil Little : I like our chances. We've coming together as a team right now. We're playing much better hockey than the beginning of the year.

Shannon: Who motivated you to become a hockey player?

Neil Little : It didn't take any motivation. As a young kid I really loved playing hockey. So I didn't really need any motivation that's what I wanted to do my whole life.

FlyerFanatic: Hey Neil... with all the rumours surrounding Boucher lately, do you feel you'd be the guy the Flyers would call up if a trade occurred?

Neil Little : That's what I would expect but nothing's happened yet. If it does I will be ready and willing.

Dale: Neil, I've been watching you play since you came up to Hershey from the ECHL. You always seem to become stronger as the playoffs come closer. How do you keep your focus after playing such a long season?

Neil Little : It's easier as it comes towards the playoffs. You are playing your whole season with an eye towards the playoffs and now is your opportunity to win a championship.

AllTimeFav: What are the differences you've noticed between Billy Barber and John Stevens as head coaches?

Neil Little : There's a lot of similarities. Their coaching styles are almost the same. They are both intense and they demand your best. The differences might be that Billy is a little more vocal.

Kitch: What teammate stands out the most as a great player on and off the ice from your years in the AHL?

Neil Little : I've been fortunate to play with a lot of great players but I think in terms of leadership on and off the ice I would have to say John Stevens.

Timmie Peskuric: Hi Neil. I remember you well from playing in Johnstown. What was your fondest memory when you played here, and how did playing in the ECHL prepare you for your career?

Neil Little : I think my favorite memory about Johnston is the great fan base. We had an average team while I was there and they really supported you and wished you the best. As a young goalie you need to play games and you need to see pro hockey. That first year is a real learning experience and you need to get that jump-start.

AllTimeFav: Do you think the Pens rivalry with the Phantoms is similar to the days of the Bears/Phantoms rivalry?

Neil Little : Most definitely. It seems that they are fiercest rival right now, as much as the Hershey Bears. It makes for a great game . It is always nice to watch.

Dave: Were you aware that you were close to Johnny Bower's all-time AHL record of consecutive shutout minutes last week? Were you looking to put your name in the record books?

Neil Little : I didn't know about the record until I read how many minutes I had gone. It would have been nice to get the record but it wasn't something I was focused on. I was just trying to win some games.

Donna M.: Which teams do you consider the toughest ones to play against? Which arenas are the hardest? Which ones do you like to visit the most?

Neil Little : I think right now Norfolk and Rochester are the two teams that stand out. I think Hershey is always a good game. The fans are always all over you and it's always a good game. Wilkes-Barre is also good.

chaz: How tough is it to maintain friendships, when players are traded, called up, etc...

Neil Little : You never lose friendships and I find it more enjoyable when you are playing against a friend and you can trash talk a little bit and have some fun with the game.

Anonymous: neil - who do you pattern your goaltending style after - i have been told that chris osgoode is a hero of yours - true or false

Neil Little : First of all Chris is my best friend so hero is not the right word. There was nobody I patterned my game after in particular. When I was younger I enjoyed watching Andy Moog.

Tina: What were you thinking when your Christmas jersey at the auction went for $6,000 dollars????

Neil Little : I found it a little hard to believe that a jersey could be worth $6,000 dollars. I just thought that it was a fantastic thing that this person would do this for charity.

Neil Little : Thanks to all the fans for tuning in. I appreciate all your support. We'll see you at the rink.

Moderator: SLAM! Sports would like to thank Neil for taking the time out to answer all of his fans questions. Please stay tuned to the official web site of the AHL for the next live chat.