Playing the sport has taught me about teamwork and how to be a good team player, social skills and most importantly, dedication.

I instantly connected with the sport and I have fond memories of growing up on my skating rink that my dad made for us in our backyard.

My dad has always said to me, "where there is a will there is a way" and this is the type of dedication hockey has taught me. Being dedicated to this sport [hockey] has been my will to play.

We've [me and brother] been playing hockey for a long time, since we were little kids. I started playing hockey at two and a half. Obviously, playing hockey we want to be known as good hockey players and hard working guys that earn everything they get.

Hockey taught me to challenge myself and be the best I can be on and off the ice.

I got the experience, I got the strength, I got the talent, I got the famous jump hook. That's my move.

Most kids start playing hockey at the age of five, I was an earlier bloomer. My parents laced up my first pair of skates and put me on the ice at the young age of 2 ½, basically right after I mastered walking.