Every time you sustain a head injury, the risk gets higher and higher. I always said that if there ever was a point where the risk was more than minimal, I would stop playing.
Pat LaFontaineYou can't abuse your body and you need to work hard on your weaknesses. Everyone likes to focus on the things they are good at. But when you focus on the things you are weak at, it makes you a much better athlete.
Pat LaFontaineI've been fortunate. I've had no residual effects whatsoever. I got out just in time.
Pat LaFontaineIt is an immense privilege to be able to play in the NHL. I was very blessed and a lot of things went my way to be able to make it.
Pat LaFontaine