What I love about playing hockey

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[in a dejected St. Louis locker room]

Paul Kariya: Hey, come on guys, I know we’re done with the season and we didn’t make the playoffs, but just remember, we’re hockey players, and we get to play hockey as our JOB! Now, come on everyone, let’s all go around and say what we love about playing hockey. We’ll feel better in no time!

David Perron: I like the rush of scoring a goal. It’s such a rare thrill. I’m never happier than after I’ve just scored!

BJ Crombeen: I love skating. You feel like you’re going so fast, almost like you’re flying!

Roman Polak: I like that my name is two nationalities, and I’m not either!

Kariya: Stay on topic, Roman

Matt d’Agostini: I like going on the road and seeing new places and staying at hotels. I never would have thought that I would enjoy Edmonton that much, but I do!

Erik Johnson: I love how dedicated the fans are. It’s such a thrill when everyone shouts and cheers when we hit the ice.

TJ Oshie: I like that we play in the winter. We get to enjoy the offseason in the summer and go outside and spend the 4th of July at home with our families, and when it’s done, we get to come back and play mor hockey!

Keith Tkachuk: *sigh*

(congrats on a great career, Keith. One of the last NHL 94 stars still out there)

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