"I had a basketball
hoop in the driveway and
right next to it
was a hockey net.
The hockey net got used
a little bit more!
I just fell in love with
the game."
"It was a lot more fun for me
growing up with small-ice
hockey. The game's all about
skill, creativity and competition.
Play in smaller spaces helps
develop all of that."
–Seth Jones
Five-time NHL All-Star, four-time
USA Hockey medalist
I didn't watch hockey
and didn't come from
a hockey city, but
once I found the
sport it helped me
focus on the things I
enjoying doing and
find camaraderie
with teammates
that I love."
The rink should be the most fun
place that we go every day. We
play the game because we love
it. We coach the game because
we love it. We create a fun,
passionate environment."
–Seth Appert
Buffalo Sabres Assistant Coach
–Rico Roman
U.S. Paralympian, eight-time USA
Hockey medalist
–Auston Matthews
NHL Hart Trophy winner,
three-time USA Hockey medalist
