For me, it's all about family. That's who first got me started in hockey and I try to remember them every time I go out on the ice. I wear a bracelet with the initials of my parents and immediate family for every game and just remind myself that this is a wonderful opportunity that I have to play this sport that I love so much. Yes, it's stressful and high stakes, but I cannot forget about the thing that first drew me into hockey in the first place - the fun! My dad always said to never forget that, no matter how tough the times get and that's something I really took to heart. Especially when things are going bad for us as a team and I sometimes get down, I immediately think of my family and it raises my spirits. I'm so fortunate to play this incredible game and it's an opportunity that very few other people have. It's certainly not always rainbows and unicorns, but at the end of the day this game is supposed to be fun and I cannot let myself get caught up in the stress and not think about that.

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