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It's true that in Canada, we pride ourselves on the game, and we like to think we're the dominant hockey nation in the world.
Steve Yzerman -
People here want the team to win and to do well. The thing is, we know when to shoot the puck.
Steve Yzerman
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And for the team, I always tried to do the right thing.
Steve Yzerman -
Playoff hockey is the best way to market your team. It's the best way to grow your fan base and give hope to your players and for them to develop.
Steve Yzerman -
I consider the Detroit Red Wings one of the greatest franchises in any sport. For a player to come in and play, it's so special to wear the jersey.
Steve Yzerman -
I hope people like me and appreciate me the way I am.
Steve Yzerman -
We have to get better at that. All of the Stanley Cup winning teams throughout the past few seasons, when they needed to play defense, they did it. If you can play defense, that's when you know it's game over.
Steve Yzerman -
Whether somebody is really competent - whether he has a good hockey mind, whether he's a good person to lead a hockey club - is something determined over a long period of time, not one tournament.
Steve Yzerman