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There are so many little moments in everybody's lives, when things could go either way, when you could either go to the fifth floor or the sixth. And every one

Jason Zucker

You ever been punched square in the face? Not pushed, or shoved up high … punched in the face. Because that’s the closest comparison I can make to what the Edmo

Grant Fuhr

I’ve probably messed up that shootout move a hundred times. But last week, on the ice in PyeongChang, with the gold medal on the line, I knew — I just knew — I

Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson

Trades are part of the business. Change is part of life. I’m definitely a little bit sad and a little bit excited to be heading to Tampa.

Ryan McDonagh

When my jersey goes up into the rafters this weekend, most people will probably think about the two Stanley Cups and the 1,025 points, and that’s what they’ll..

Patrik Eliáš

A year ago, none of us knew we’d be at the Olympics. But here we are. And we’re ready.

Tony Granato

I mean, I heard some guys talking bad about the city and that Winnipeg was not a good place. What do they know? I love Winnipeg. This is my home.

Patrik Laine

Hi guys, it's me, Bryz, with The Players' Tribune. Today we're gonna ask the players some edgy questions.

Ilya Bryzgalov

Just like on the first day of elementary school, we ask athletes to answer a few questions about themselves so you can get to know them better.

Claude Giroux

In the heat of the moment, hockey can make you feel like there's no tomorrow. But I've been lucky enough to have 1,000 tomorrows.

Dustin Brown

Every guy in our room has a chip on his shoulder. And every time we step on the ice it’s a fight to prove our worth.

David Perron

When I think about it, something was off before I ever had the pressure to make my first save.

Kendra Fisher

I saw the Flyers logo on the big board, then … GOSTISBEHERE popped up. Like, you know how train departure times pop up at a station? Same thing.

Shayne Gostisbehere

Alright, Internet, you ready for some random Jágr stories? Some Team North America memories? And some shameless Panthers hype?

Vincent Trocheck

To have accomplished enough in a career to be accepted into the Hall of Fame — I will never be able to thank you all enough.

Mark Recchi

Everyone knows where they were when they heard the news. It’s one of the things that has bonded the city together in the past few weeks. I was actually asleep.

Deryk Engelland

If anyone asks you where Shawn Thornton learned to fight, tell ’em my nanny taught me.

Shawn Thornton

This is my attempt at taking you a little deeper inside the game that I love. Honestly, I probably could have made this 20 players long — but here are the five

Mark Scheifele

From the time I was 5 years old tearing around the little studio rink at Rye Playland, I dreamed about wearing a New York Rangers sweater with Shattenkirk on th

Kevin Shattenkirk

Nick Hischier on what it means to play for the New Jersey Devils: “What else can I say? I’m Nico. I love to hockey. And it’s an honor to be a Devil again.”

Nico Hischier

The Players’ Tribune, in partnership with Citi and ProCamps, presents a series of short videos connecting fans and athletes around the country.

Henrik Lundqvist

When I was in the second grade, I did a pretty ridiculous thing. At the time, I didn’t know what I was doing.

Ryan Suter