All pro athletes are bilingual. They speak English and profanity.
You should hold the top hand on the stick like you would hold a hammer when you're driving a nail. You have the most leverage, and you won't get your wrist broken.
You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave - win or lose.
It's been said that, while growing up, I ate meals with my skates on. It's true.
It doesn't matter whether I'm in an NHL arena, at a local rink, or on a sheet of ice in the middle of a baseball stadium: when I'm around the game, I feel at home.
It's not easy to retire. No one teaches you how. I found that out when I tried it the first time. I'm not a quitter.