I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

In one sense we are a favorite because we won a gold medal in 2002.

Most people marry their mother. I married my father.

Maybe it wasn't the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.

I grew up such a fan. It was my life. Everything I did was hockey related and everything I have is because of hockey and the NHL.

Everything I did in hockey, I worked for.

Most players go where the puck is. I go where the puck will be.