“I played with a lot of great players before. They're all the same. They take a lot of responsibility for their own play, put a lot of pressure on themselves to perform and to play well.” WellsPlaySportsResponsibilityPlayerPressure Author:Mark Messier
“I think the idea of the obstruction through the neutral zone and away from the puck was an excellent rule.” ThinkingIdeasSportsExcellentZoneBrilliant IdeasPuckObstruction Author:Mark Messier
“You know there are so many people that have touched your life both on the ice and within your career in the NHL whether it be owners, GMs, coaches, players, trainers, all the way down. And that doesn't even account for all of the people that you encountered outside of the game that you met along this trip, too.” PeopleKnowsWayGamesCareersPlayerMetsAccountsDown AndCoachesIceTouchedOwnersNhlTrainers Author:Ron Francis
“For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player.” LongI CanWantedRememberPlayerHockeyHockey Player 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'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.” FeelsEndsPlayHappensCareersSorryI'm Sorry Author:Mario Lemieux
“My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us.” KnowsWellsReasonKidsWantedJoyFunStuffCareersTeachSonInvolvedMy SonHockey Author:Mario Lemieux