To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement. - Hayley Wickenheiser

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As the elected representatives of the American people, all the people, nearly 300 million people, that we in the Senate are charged with the responsibility to examine whether to entrust their precious rights and liberties to [Supreme Court] nominee.

Hayley Wickenheiser

To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.

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People would say, 'Girls don't play hockey. Girls don't skate. ' I would say, 'Watch this. '

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The one thing I'd always wanted to do in my career is push myself out of my comfort zone - I think I'm really comfortable with being uncomfortable. So that's why I played pro men's hockey, that's why I played softball and hockey at the same time, that's why I'm not afraid to speak up - that's just who I am.

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Many times I had to dig deep and perform. All of that adversity helped me and drove me to want to be the best.

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I hear they had our flag on their dressing room floor. I wonder if they'd like us to sign it?

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Honestly, I believe that you are only as good as your last game. And so there were games and tournaments and days when I was like, "I'm probably the best player in the world. " And there were some where I'm like, "Oh god, I'm terrible. " I think that pushed me all the time.

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