My grandparents were in the military and so is a cousin of mine, and a close buddy, so when I heard the word 'hero,' it didn't really seem like what I am. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share Image
From day one, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, everyone has always been around. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share Image
Everyone talks about the game getting faster, stronger. Well, the hits are going to get faster and stronger. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
One thing you get from success is confidence. And confidence can go a long way for a young guy. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
A hit to me is like a one-on-one battle; it's fun trying to win those, especially when the guy is bigger. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
When everyone is playing the same way, maybe that doesn't matter as much. But when they're a couple of guys that are inconsistent, kind… — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
This expansion stuff, I wouldn't want to be the guy who has to select who to protect and who not to. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
When I'm flying, when I'm getting hits, I'm feeling good. I play with more confidence, and confidence is a huge thing on the ice… — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
My Uncle Henry had a rink in his backyard. I remember one night I woke up too excited to sleep. I think it was… — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
Being a new dad, I knew it would be hard, but I don't think you really know how tired you can get until you… — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
If I'm not going to play my style of hockey, I might as well not be playing. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
My moves aren't necessarily highlight-reel. I feel like they're just ways I can get the puck in the net. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
Just to have friends away from the rink and talk about things unrelated to hockey is awesome. — T. J. Oshie Copy Share
