It's certainly part of the hockey culture.

Learning to check earlier didn't mean they had fewer injuries later.

That was the biggest surprise for us. I really thought there might be a protective effect of learning to check early.... That's what lots of hockey players said. That's why they started the pilot project. It was actually intended to make the kids safer.

Having children is my greatest achievement. It was my saviour. It switched my focus from the outside to the inside. My children are gifts, they remind me of what's important.

When you look at my crumpled helmet, it's amazing there's not one cut or bruise on my head.

For a while I was on the cover of every Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, which was regarded as the pinnacle of success in America.