I Wish I Could Play

I'm In The Perfect Position. It's A Sports Position And A Political Position Where I Can Help Better The Lives Of Athletes Around The World.

I Feel Honored And Privileged To Have Represented The Usa Program Over The Past 16 Years. Usa Hockey Will Always Be A Part Of Me And I Will Cherish The Experiences And Memories With This Team.

Right Now, I'm Standing Behind The Glass, And I Guess That's A Metaphor For How My Life Will Be Going Forward.

I Find That I've Tried To Become A Better Hockey Player Every Year And Not Just Hold On. At The Same Time, I've Also Made It A Point To Increase Or Grow In Some Other Area Of My Life. If I Were Just Playing Hockey, I Would Probably Be Done With The Sport.

It's Not About, 'let Me Play As Long As I Can So I Don't Have To Grow Up.' It's About, 'let Me Play As Long As I Enjoy It,' And When It's Time To Step Away, I Can Step Away Gracefully Even If I'm Still Good Enough To Keep Playing, Because I'm Ready For That Next Phase.