Hayley Wickenheiser Quotes
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Honestly, I believe that you are only as good as your last game. And so there were games and tournaments and days when I was like, "I'm probably the best player in the world." And there were some where I'm like, "Oh god, I'm terrible." I think that pushed me all the time.
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I hear they had our flag on their dressing room floor. I wonder if they'd like us to sign it?
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That was such an important time for us, as a team. It was our second gold medal in a row, following Salt Lake City, and really established ourselves as the best team in the world.
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People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate.' I would say, 'Watch this.'
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I'm really happy that it's in Russia. I've had a lot of success here. I had my first world championships here when I was younger so I am happy to do the Olympics here. I am really enjoying myself.
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Am I worried? Sure, I'm worried. When it comes to the Olympics, it can't be a predictable finish.
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Wave it high, and don't trip and fall.
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To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.
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Many times I had to dig deep and perform. All of that adversity helped me and drove me to want to be the best.
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I think as women on the national team, you start your hockey career and you also are starting to plan what you're going to do when it's over, because we don't make the millions of dollars and you have to have a life after.
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The one thing I'd always wanted to do in my career is push myself out of my comfort zone - I think I'm really comfortable with being uncomfortable. So that's why I played pro men's hockey, that's why I played softball and hockey at the same time, that's why I'm not afraid to speak up - that's just who I am.
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