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Mario Lemeiux Quotes

Mario Lemeiux quotes about play

Canadian Athlete October 5, 1965

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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
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
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
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
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
Mario Lemeiux quote: "I'm only 35, and I felt that the time was right to try to come..."
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. Mario Lemeiux
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. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but..."
I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers. Mario Lemeiux
Once I'm at the arena with the guys in the dressing room, and in the bus, and on the plane, I'm a player. And I sit in the back with the players and I play cards and try to take their money. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "It was great to play with some of my old linemates."
It was great to play with some of my old linemates. Mario Lemeiux
He's only 4 years old, so I don't think he realized, you know, that I played so many years. Of course, we watch tapes here from the Stanley Cup years, but I don't think he realized how many years I played. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "If I could play this game at a decent level, I'd come back and..."
If I could play this game at a decent level, I'd come back and play. Mario Lemeiux
Mario Lemeiux quote: "I didn't like the way the game was being played."
I didn't like the way the game was being played. Mario Lemeiux

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