I learned to put 100 percent into what you're doing. I learned about setting goals for yourself, knowing where you want to be and taking small steps toward those goals. I learned about adversity and how to get past it.

The past couple years training with Kurt have really brought inspiration into my skating.

Figure skaters have awful perceptions of hockey players.

Childhood reading is so important.

As a teenager especially, I just wanted to do my thing and not be noticed.

I've always worked closely with the designers and whoever's making the costumes. Comfort is the last thing you want on your mind when you're competing. In an ideal situation, you'll have something where you'll put it on and you're fine and you don't have to worry about it at all.

I'm always looking for inspiring ways to stay motivated and stay active.