NHL Player Series

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane on Favorite Childhood Memories and Player

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane talks about favorite youth sports experience when he moved to Detroit at age 14 along with his…

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche Discusses his Youth Hockey Years

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon talks about his dad's impact on his youth hockey experience, the importance of playing…

Winnipeg Jets Center Mark Scheifele Reflects on His Younger Years

Mark Scheifele reflects on his younger years - talking about his older brother and dad influence on him growing up. He also…

Toronto Maple Leafs Star Center John Tavares Talks on the Importance of Playing Multiple Sports When You’re Young

"Playing lacrosse, basketball, and soccer got me so hungry to get back on the ice and play a game that I love."

Anaheim Duck's Josh Manson Talks his Progression through Youth Hockey and the Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes

Anaheim Duck's star Defenceman Josh Manson talks his progression through youth hockey, along with the importance of multi…

Detroit Red Wing's Star Center Dylan Larkin Talks His Youth Hockey Days

Dylan Larkin discusses his favorite youth hockey experiences, his favorite NHL player growing up, and the sacrifices he had to…

Connor McDavid to Young Athletes: Don't Stress Over the 'Dumb Stuff'

New York Rangers Forward Chris Kreider Talks Youth Sports

Chris Kreider, who grew up in Massachusetts and played at Boston College, shares his best youth sports advice for parents and…

Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers Shares His Best Youth Sports Memory

Claude Giroux shares his favorite youth sports memory and gives advice to his 12-year-old self.

T.J. Oshie Shares Youth Sports Memories, Wisdom

"Make sure your kids are having fun. Try not to just put them in hockey 12 months out of the year."