And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I’m really not that competitive.
WAYNE GRETZKYMaybe it wasn’t the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
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Competitive spirit is still at a premium. The more you win, the better you play, the more money you make, so they all have that in mind.
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He brings something special. I don’t know what it is, but if you ask him, you couldn’t understand his answer.
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When you’re playing an exhibition, you’re kind of letting everyone get an opportunity.
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I don’t think any one person will ever be bigger than the game.
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I think sports for kids is the greatest thing in the world because it teaches you how to share, about winning and losing and pressure. But I don’t think you should force your kid to become a professional athlete.
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You’ll never catch me bragging about goals, but I’ll talk all you want about my assists.
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You know, I’ve held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.
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One of the key qualities that you need to be a great hockey player is fantastic anticipation and feel for the game – if you know where the puck is going before it is hit, that is half the battle.
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We’re in a tough situation because of teenage children, and then we have a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old, so my family and my responsibilities is sort of a juggle.
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I wasn’t naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that’s the way I’ll be as a coach.
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Maybe it wasn’t the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
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I think the Americans are ready to play, they want to beat us. I think that players like Chris Chelios and his leadership over there goes a long way.
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Most people marry their mother. I married my father.
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A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
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Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in ’98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.
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