Kat and I were in our 20s when we won in '88. Our personalities were already established. We were ready to move on to a life of professional skating.

If I had never won a single medal, I'd still be skating in a rink somewhere. There wouldn't be an audience or camera flashes or autograph seekers, but I'd still be skating.

Its an honor to be chosen to represent the best hockey game in the world,... Hockey fans are looking for the most authentic experience and NHL 2K6 delivers it.

From an athlete's perspective, to cancel the Olympics in regards to the threats would be absolutely devastating - especially since the Olympics - it's really about people meeting together through sports and putting aside their countries' differences for that time.

That's what amateur skating is about, technical expertise, and it should always stay that way.

Kat and I were in our 20s when we won in '88. Our personalities were already established. We were ready to move on to a life of professional skating.

First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance.