They say everything you go through in your childhood builds character and inner strength.
Growing up, sports was my outlet, my way to portray a personality. I was very shy around people but, through sports, something I was good at, I was able to make friends.
No matter how many years you play, it's always something new and exciting. It's sports, you never know what may happen.
I love my hockey, but if you can do that and go home and just be a dad and husband, then you have the best of both worlds.