Hockey is a tough game.

I never looked at hockey as work. Now that I'd finished playing, I had to go to work.

It's tough when you shoot 25 percent for the game.

Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.

Minor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.

The biggest thing we get out of it is seeing the kids smile. And hopefully we will also see that the lessons we're teaching - not only the fundamentals of hockey, but also the life values - are sinking in.