Age Quote by Marcel Dionne

The opportunity to go up to Canada and play was just a blessing for me and my family.

— Darren Flutie

It was a lot of fun to grow up in Canada.

— Jamal Murray

I always wanted to be one of the best, make a mark on the history of the game. For me, for my country, for…

— Rudy Gobert

I came to Canada at a young age and I've been here for most of my life, so being able to play for this…

— Alphonso Davies

Since the beginning, I always loved the game. When you grow up in Montreal, one day you want to be a professional hockey player.…

— Mario Lemieux

The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on…

— Barry Sanders

A huge part of my passion for the sport comes from being Canadian and growing up watching Hockey Night in Canada on CBC with…

— P. K. Subban

It was a long hard bumpy road, but this great country kept me inspired with its beauty, character, and spirit, driving me to keep…

— Stompin' Tom Connors

To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.

— Hayley Wickenheiser

Growing up in Canada, most kids from Canada dream of playing in the NHL, and they also hope one day to be on a…

— Bobby Orr

I've been fortunate enough to have a lot of neat experiences, Olympics and everything, getting to the Stanley Cup Finals was really cool, but…

— Jarome Iginla

When I was growing up, I felt like no one gave Canadians a chance. And now that they see we have quality in Canada…

— Alphonso Davies