Mario Lemieux quotes - page 2

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player. (Mario Lemieux)
Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. View quote
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Certainly we're not satisfied with just winning games. We've been playing some pretty good hockey, but we think we can play much better. View quote
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My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us. View quote
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I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers. View quote
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I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world. View quote
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We, as a league, must do a better job of protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of our players. View quote
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A month before the season, I don't order fries with my club sandwich. View quote
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When it comes to hockey, it's been in my blood since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love coaching the kids, especially at that level. View quote
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I think the lottery changed everything for us. Once we got Sidney, it helped us turn this franchise around overnight. View quote
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It was great to play with some of my old linemates. (Mario Lemieux)
I'm only 35, and I felt that the time was right to try to come back and have a chance for him to see me play. View quote
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It's up to the community now to decide if they want to keep this team. View quote
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One thing I hate is people screaming at me. If you want me to do something, talk to me. View quote
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We feel that, with Sidney, we have a great opportunity over the next few years to put a great team on the ice. We're prepared to lose some money along the way. Eventually we're going to need some help. View quote
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