Obviously there are not too many people who get a chance to play in the Olympics in their hometown. That would be something special, but going into the summer you have to be realistic with yourself, and health-wise and motivation-wise you have to be willing to do what it takes.

Once you're in the game and it's a part of your life, you never want to leave it. But you have to be committed to be able to travel and do the things you need to do to be successful in whatever role you're doing.

The more I can hear, the more I can learn, the better off I'll be.

Any free meal is a good meal, you know?

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

You need a lot of leaders, but a hockey team needs a voice, not only in the community, but more importantly between the coaching staff and the players. There are always ups and downs in a season; the captain is the guy players look to in those situations.

Hockey has given me everything, most importantly it brought me to Swift Current, where I met my wife Deb.