There are no environments where you’re only going to win, because life just isn’t like that.
BOBBY ORRThere are no environments where you’re only going to win, because life just isn’t like that.
BOBBY ORRSo many of today’s programs are about trophies and jackets, and we think that’s a big mistake.
BOBBY ORRWe’ve got to do a better job with our kids. Teach good values, teach the fundamentals.
BOBBY ORROn sheer ability, Mario is good enough to win scoring titles with a broken stick. On pure talent, he’s the best there is. But Wayne almost never disappoints you. He comes to work every night.
BOBBY ORRI didn’t want to do a book just to do a book. I wanted to do a book that, if you should read it, you might take one thing from it. Until that was clear in my mind, I wasn’t going to do one.
BOBBY ORRWhen you’re young, you don’t realize the sacrifices that people are making for you.
BOBBY ORRMinor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.
BOBBY ORROnce you turn pro and you’re making the big money and kids are buying your sneakers and your skates and your gloves and so on, you are a member of that role model club.
BOBBY ORRIf a player is trying to intimidate a skilled player on your team, what do we want? We want our skilled players playing, so we shouldn’t be doing that.
BOBBY ORRI was an offensive defenseman. I was up the ice as much as I was back.
BOBBY ORRGrowing up in Canada, most kids from Canada dream of playing in the NHL, and they also hope one day to be on a Stanley Cup team. That was a big goal.
BOBBY ORRThe biggest thing we get out of it is seeing the kids smile. And hopefully we will also see that the lessons we’re teaching – not only the fundamentals of hockey, but also the life values – are sinking in.
BOBBY ORRI couldn’t wait to get on the ice. I couldn’t wait to get to practice. As a kid I couldn’t wait to shoot pucks or play in parking lots, or play on the river or play on the bay.
BOBBY ORRI’m a terrible dancer! Oh, I’m an awful dancer!
BOBBY ORRIf you talk to most athletes, the place you’re most comfortable is your playing field. I’m not so comfortable at a podium or talking about events.
BOBBY ORRMy Dad was my biggest supporter. He never put pressure on me.
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