“He's only 4 years old, so I don't think he realized, you know, that I played so many years. Of course, we watch tapes here from the Stanley Cup years, but I don't think he realized how many years I played.” ThinkingKnowsYearsCoursesSportsWatchesCupsTapeStanleyStanley Cup Author:Mario Lemieux
“My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.” KnowsFeelsYearsLittlesLongI CanPlayFeelingsBodyBitsSportsShapesLittle BitConcernYears AgoGood ThingsLegsGet Back Author:Mario Lemieux
“I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.” WorldYearsFirstsHas BeensI CanTwoImportantReasonPlayPastRealizingLevelsMy FamilyImportant ThingsRetiringAccustomedFrustrating Author:Mario Lemieux
“I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again.” ThinkingWorldFeelsYearsStillsI CanHardSportsGoalAchieveHard WorkPerseverancePersistenceBeing The BestDedicationBeing PositiveFresh StartHard Work And Dedication Author:Mario Lemieux
“When it comes to hockey, it's been in my blood since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love coaching the kids, especially at that level.” YearsKidsLevelsBloodCoachingHockey Author:Mario Lemieux
