And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I’m really not that competitive.
WAYNE GRETZKYNothing 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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When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
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One hundred percent of shots not taken don’t go in.
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Everything I did in hockey, I worked for.
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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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It doesn’t matter what I think. It doesn’t matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins.
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People in general want to build somebody up and then try to knock them down. They always root for the underdog.
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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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It’s kind of ironic when I broke in at 17, I was told I was too small, too slow and I wouldn’t make the NHL.
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The Power of WHO provides great lessons about how to succeed in business and in life. If you surround yourself with quality people and great friends, the sky’s the limit.
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It’s easier to lose than to win.
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I love everything about hockey.
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Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.
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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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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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