You should always want your coach to be critical. It gives you an opportunity to learn and to overcome adversity

I love being part of a team, any team. Not just playing, but the camaraderie, the whole thing. It's just what I get off on.

It seems like my whole life I've been this little Canadian kid dreaming somebody would give me a chance.

My ideal day would be to get a good work out in, listen to music, talk to my family and friends on the phone, read and go to a good movie.

Professional athletes die twice.

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

Besides P.E., geography was my best class in high school. I was in this gifted class when I was younger, and it was wicked!