It?s an unfortunate fact that most kids don?t get the level of support they need at this time in their lives. Girls are starting to become more concerned with their bodies and image. There?s a gender gap we?re trying to eliminate.

These are girls just starting to figure out who they are as individuals. who they are as people. They need to be shown that life is a process and our mentors, some of whom are still struggling in their own lives, are great examples.

We're seeing loss of interest in school at a younger and younger age.

The legacy of this All-Star Game should be to grow our base of support. We want more kids playing hockey. We want more adults playing hockey.

We were there to be a support system. We were there to talk about different things and the kids wanted someone to hear them. That's why the principal (Tyrone Mills) wanted us there -- for anyone who needed us to listen.

Always remember that these are kids. Do not holler at them, give them all the support you can because this is all about the children.