Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.

- Mario Lemieux

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 Lemieux

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 mad…

- Mario Lemieux

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 se…

- Mario Lemieux

One thing I hate is people screaming at me. If you want me to do something, talk to me. When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down.

- Mario Lemieux

Play without fear, and you will be successful.

- Mario Lemieux

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player.

- Mario Lemieux

All I can say to the young players is, enjoy every moment of it. Just enjoy every moment of it. Your career goes by very quickly.

- Mario Lemieux

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 star…

- Mario Lemieux