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.
WAYNE GRETZKYI skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.
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Sometimes people ask, ‘Are hockey fights real?’ I say, ‘If they weren’t, I’d get in more of them.
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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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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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The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.
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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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When I played in a 21-team league, there were six or seven goalies who were just average, and the equipment and pads were smaller. I came in the right era. I played for the right team. It was all speed, and creativity and imagination.
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A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
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Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that’s your priority. It’s the only way you can be successful.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened.
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In one sense we are a favorite because we won a gold medal in 2002.
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Eight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we’re Thanksgiving turkeys.
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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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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’m probably the only guy in hockey who can win a scoring title and everybody is saying I had a bad year. I don’t worry about it.
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