Joe Sakic Quotes

Joe Sakic — Canadian Athlete born on July 07, 1969,

Joseph Steven Sakic is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and current hockey executive. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain of the team in 1992, Sakic is regarded as one of the most able team leaders in league history and was able to motivate his team to play at a winning level. Sakic led the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001, being named the most valuable player of the 1996 playoffs, and honored as the MVP of the NHL in 2001 by the hockey writers and his fellow players. As such, he is one of six Avalanche players in franchise history to participate in both of the team's Stanley Cup victories. Sakic was also named to play in 13 NHL All-Star Games and selected to the NHL First All-Star Team at centre three times... (wikipedia)

As a kid, you dream of winning the Stanley Cup. As you get older, you understand the importance of winning the Olympics.

You need a lot of leaders, but a hockey team needs a voice, not only in the community, but more importantly between the coaching staff and the players. There are always ups and downs in a season; the captain is the guy players look to in those situations.

Any free meal is a good meal, you know?

If you keep performing, and if you stay healthy, you keep playing.

I'm leaving the game of hockey with nothing but great memories.