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.
WAYNE GRETZKYPeople in general want to build somebody up and then try to knock them down. They always root for the underdog.
More Wayne Gretzky Quotes
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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 skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.
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As a player, you have one responsibility, to focus yourself and be ready for the game. As a coach, your responsibility is to get 20 guys ready and have them all on the same page. If you can’t get every guy ready every night, you’re going to struggle.
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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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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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I miss all the shots I don’t take.
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A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
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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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And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I’m really not that competitive.
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I heard people say, ‘Why would he want to do this?’ My answer is ‘Why not?’ It is what I love. It’s what I know.
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When you’re playing an exhibition, you’re kind of letting everyone get an opportunity.
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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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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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It’s easier to lose than to win.
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If I had to pick three players to start a franchise, I’d choose Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Eric Lindros.
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