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“Sometimes you can press a little bit and you're trying to do too much and you're trying too hard. You want to win so bad and you want to help the team so badly that you end up trying too much instead of letting the play come to you.”

Quote by Ed Belfour

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Ed Belfour
Ed Belfour

Ed Belfour, born on April 21, 1965, is a renowned ice hockey player. He has made significant contributions to the sport, earning numerous accolades throughout his career. more

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