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Mario Lemeiux Quotes

Mario Lemeiux quotes

Canadian Athlete October 5, 1965

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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. Mario Lemeiux
This arena is a special place. Everybody loves it. To be able to stand behind the bench and be a part of a great tournament for the '96 Elite is fun. The kids, having a chance to play in the building where the Penguins play, it's a special feeling for them. Mario Lemeiux
Since the beginning, I always loved the game. When you grow up in Montreal, one day you want to be a professional hockey player. When I was six or seven, I knew that was what I wanted. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
I think people in Montreal smoke a lot, and I used to smoke when I was 17-18, and just picked it up when I was playing juniors. But I think I stopped when I was 22, which was a big decision in my life. Mario Lemeiux
Everybody I talked to - from my friends to my family and some of the players - really gave me a lot of support from the start. And that certainly made me feel good about trying to come back and be one of the best again. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "As I've said, in 2007, we're free to go and we'll just have to..."
As I've said, in 2007, we're free to go and we'll just have to do what's best for the business. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the..."
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. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "I think the lottery changed everything for us. Once we got..."
I think the lottery changed everything for us. Once we got Sidney, it helped us turn this franchise around overnight. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux

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