Maybe it wasn’t the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
WAYNE GRETZKYI 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.
More Wayne Gretzky Quotes
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Everything I did in hockey, I worked for.
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I grew up such a fan. It was my life. Everything I did was hockey related and everything I have is because of hockey and the NHL.
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Not doing it is certainly the best way to not getting it.
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Most players go where the puck is. I go where the puck will be.
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No matter who you are, we’re creatures of habit. The better your habits are, the better they will be in pressure situations.
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I love everything about hockey.
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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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We feel fortunate [with Canada hockey team]. We have got a lot of guys who love to play, but they also love to win even more. We are pretty happy. Although we are young, we like our group of players.
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By no means could I play at the level of these kids who play in the NHL now but as 50-year-olds go, I feel really good and I feel blessed that I’m still healthy.
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I really wanted to write a book [99: Stories of the Game] on the tradition and history of the league, where kids can pick it up and read it and learn things and say, “Geez, I didn’t know that. That’s pretty cool.”
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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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I can remember hockey. It was my life, my passion. It’s what I love the most.
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I couldn’t beat people with my strength; I don’t have a hard shot; I’m not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.
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It’s just amazing how many companies suddenly want you to hold up their products after you’ve held up the Stanley Cup.
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A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
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