It is so important to me to have my time away from hockey. Obviously, hockey is my passion; I love it. But definitely for me, time away from the rink and time when my mind isn't thinking about hockey is important.

It didn't feel like it was anything too major, but if you had to look at one hit that would be it.

My dad introduced me to the game, gave me a stick. Since then I've had a passion for it.

I think that everyone has an equal right to play and I think we've been supportive of that. With the Olympics and the controversy around that I think those decisions and those laws aren't necessarily something that I agree with personally ... their laws and their views.

I don't think there's ever a time where I step back and say I wish I was something different. I'm doing what I love to do.

I am putting pressure on myself to do my best and perform to my potential.

I don't have one favourite band. I like everything.