Welcome to our collection of quotes by hockey players! Hockey, known for its fast-paced action and intense competition, has produced some of the most memorable moments and inspiring words spoken by its players. From legends of the past to the stars of today, these individuals have shared their insights, motivations, and experiences both on and off the ice, offering a glimpse into the mindset of those who dedicate themselves to the sport.
Hockey players often embody qualities such as resilience, determination, and teamwork, qualities that are not only essential for success in the game but also resonate deeply with people from all walks of life. Whether it’s overcoming adversity, celebrating victories, or simply sharing their love for the game, the words of hockey players have the power to inspire, motivate, and unite fans around the world.
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes from hockey players that capture the essence of the sport and the spirit of those who play it. Feel free to copy these quotes, place them on an image, or enhance them with stylish fonts to share and spread the inspiration.
Just because you’re good at some things doesn’t mean you can’t be better at them. Auston Matthews
The only way a kid is going to practice is if it’s total fun for him… and it was for me. Wayne Gretzky
When I get scored on or something doesn’t go my way, I think of what I’m able to do and I’m reminded that I’m capable of doing it. I’m honest about myself – I know I’m not going to stop everything, so I don’t try for perfection. I’m going to try to get there, but I know I’ll never be perfect. I think that helps me to deal with everything. Martin Brodeur
I played on a line with Theo Fleury and German Titov, and I was actually center on their line. Jarome Iginla
Most people marry their mother. I married my father. Wayne Gretzky
As the years have gone, I’ve just kind of grown into myself a little bit more. And maybe felt more comfortable just being myself and not really worrying about what everybody else thinks or says. Auston Matthews
I love playing in Toronto. It’s unbelievable. It’s the best city to play in in the NHL. Auston Matthews
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be. Wayne Gretzky
Leadership comes a little bit easier with age. Joe Thornton
The wife is the best cook, so I’ve been leaving the cooking to her. Joe Thornton
Unless you’re dying, it’s ingrained in our culture to play. Pain doesn’t hurt; it’s just pain. Chris Pronger
When I prepare for any tournament, I just feel that I want to give my best in the tournament as I may not get the next opportunity and I don’t want to regret it after this tournament. P. R. Sreejesh
We are a boutique luxury travel company that caters to elite athletes and C-suite executives who feel the same pressures and time constraints as elite athletes. Having been one, I understand the pressures and the demands on your time. Chris Pronger
When you’re healthy, you try to play your best and you try to play with speed and try to play fast. Leon Draisaitl
I always take a shower before I play just to kind of wake up. Then I stretch. Joe Thornton
The best things in life aren’t easy. My career kind of sums that up. From the start of it to the end of it, there were a lot of twists and turns, a lot of different adversities. Having overcome those, it makes you stronger. Chris Pronger
Individual awards are always great. You know, they show you that your hard work has paid off. But I’m in a team sport, right? So, winning the ultimate trophy as a team is more important at the end of the day. Leon Draisaitl
From shift to shift, I just want to go out there and whatever the task is at hand, get the job done. T. J. Oshie
Your name never stands for anything, only performances do. P. R. Sreejesh
With my gear, my hockey sticks or my skates, I’m always looking for the next thing – whatever’s going to give me the edge or whatever’s going to make me feel better on the ice. The sweat aspect of it is something that you never really think about. T. J. Oshie
You can’t wish that you were a normal kid if your dream is to play in the NHL. You’ve got to do whatever you can to get there, and if or when you get there you’ve got to enjoy it. It’s what you wanted. Auston Matthews
We all have different styles, so it’s part of the game trying to be competitive and compete and be determined. Jarome Iginla
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Wayne Gretzky
Some little things are always going to nag me, but I’ve learned to deal with it. T. J. Oshie
I get to play behind Al MacInnis and learn from him. I get to play with Brett Hull. There were like six or seven Hall of Famers that I would play with during my time in St. Louis. I mean, Wayne Gretzky was traded there my first year. Chris Pronger
A lot of guys are missing teeth and don’t get them fixed until they’re done. I think that’s pretty much the hockey trademark… guys figure, well, we’re going to lose our teeth anyway, so we’ll get them fixed when we’re done. Chris Pronger
When I go to the rink, it’s time for business. T. J. Oshie
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy. Wayne Gretzky
It’s difficult to love a goalkeeper. He is invisible, and is only in the limelight when he makes a blunder. P. R. Sreejesh
My mom’s actually a Buddhist. My dad’s a Christian and he was a Muslim, but he converted to Christianity. Jarome Iginla
Well, I come from a poor family. My father is a farmer. When I started playing, I wasn’t privileged enough to afford hockey pads and a kit, that was out of my reach. P. R. Sreejesh
Ever since I was a kid, my dad, he’d watch a lot of sports – really all sports. I just remember I’d watch for about five minutes and then I’d rather go outside and play, and play that sport. T. J. Oshie
I’ve tried to incorporate new ways of playing the game. That’s why you hear people call me a ‘hybrid goalie’ and say I adjust to the situation, never doing the same thing over and over like a butterfly goalie. I try to see what works and hopefully with my talent I’m able to play it and make it happen. Martin Brodeur
There’s really no excuses; you’ve got to make your own luck. Auston Matthews
I grew up here in St. Albert, which is a city just north of Edmonton, and I went to Grade 10 here at Paul Kane High School. But then I went to junior in the WHL, Western Hockey League, at age 16. So I left and went to finish school at Norkam High School in Kamloops for grades 11 and 12. Jarome Iginla
You learn from your mistakes and you learn from your failures. It’s how you get up that defines you to a certain extent. Martin Brodeur
Heroes wear camo. T. J. Oshie
I am up for challenges. P. R. Sreejesh
It’s almost mind-boggling how time flies. Martin Brodeur
My mom makes a great tortilla soup. I’ve never met anybody that didn’t like it. Auston Matthews
When you’re in the hockey team, you’re treated like a VIP. There are people around you looking after you, making sure you get 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep every day. P. R. Sreejesh
Ninety percent of hockey is mental and the other half is physical. Wayne Gretzky
If I knew the secret to consistency, I’d be consistent. Chris Pronger
I haven’t been to Nigeria, but my dad and I have talked about going. I have a grandma over there who’s been here. Jarome Iginla
Patrick Roy was my idol when I was growing up. Martin Brodeur
Play with no fear. Just enjoy the game. Joe Thornton
I bought a Rolex Submariner. I had never really owned a nice watch like that, and it was a big investment, so that’s my go-to. I always wear it when I travel with suits and stuff. Auston Matthews
Scoring a goal in the NHL is something really special. It’s something every kid dreams of and so did I when I was little. Leon Draisaitl
The best vacation would be just hanging around and partying with the Cup. Joe Thornton
My dad was a huge help. He told me that it’s going to be different going to North America. It’s a different game, a different style of hockey. He really helped me in that regard. My whole family was really supportive. Leon Draisaitl
Winning is what I need, and winning is what the team needs. Martin Brodeur
Being in hockey shape is totally different than any other kind of fitness. You can run and bike and work out all summer and then go on the ice for one shift and you’re dead. Joe Thornton
Hockey’s fun. Martin Brodeur
My mom told her dad, my grandpa Dexter, who she was dating and sure enough he was like ‘Oh, one my best friends in the Navy was a Richard Oshie.’ And she said, ‘Yeah, that’s his dad.’ T. J. Oshie
Greatness is consistency. So, I’m preparing for next season like I do for any other season and to me it’s important to do it all over again. You know, show people that I’m capable of being at the top of my game every single year every night. Leon Draisaitl
My entire life I wanted to play in the NHL and I think when I was starting to know I might have the potential, if I put the work in, to maybe get there one day it was just a dream for me. That’s when I realized I wanted to play overseas. Leon Draisaitl
I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Wayne Gretzky
Olympics is a place where you can be easily distracted to a lot of things and it will seem like a magic world. P. R. Sreejesh
Each goal, each win, going to different buildings, the rivalries, the excitement – it is something. I try to catch myself, you know, in the warm-ups, when you’re on the line and the anthem and you get to some milestones and stuff. It’s such a neat experience. Jarome Iginla
Nothing is won on your first shift and nothing is lost on your first shift, so it’s about keeping things in perspective. Joe Thornton