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Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.
Mario Lemieux
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Mario Lemieux
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: October 5
Ice Hockey Player
Montreal
Quebec
Hockey
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I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it.
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I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.
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I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh.
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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.
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When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.
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When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down.
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Play without fear, and you will be successful.
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Of course, my family has been a big reason for me to come back, especially my son who loves the game of hockey - he was a big reason for me coming back.
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The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career.
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Red wine is a great accompaniment to meat.
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For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player.
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My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.
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I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and can’t quit.
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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.
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I don't order fries with my club sandwich.
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Every day is a great day for hockey.
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Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.
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Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.
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I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.
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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.
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