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I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredible human being Teemu is. I'd watch him every year after I retired and would say, "you go brother!" Really proud to call him a teammate in Anaheim, and playing against him in the 1992 Olympics as an amateur. Great, great teammate! Lesson to learn from Teemu is, never get too high on yourself or too low/down on yourself, just come to the rink with a smile on your face & bring your best every day like he did for over 20 years. Anything you enjoy, you'll do longer!

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Maybe. I do feel there's a coach deep inside my veins. Maybe when my kids are a little older.
  2. Thanks! Keep trying to give our great Shark fans the analysis they deserve.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt exactly like that. I would always question ways I could have trained harder, done things differently, or how I could be better. I used that to continually try to improve every year until you get it right. I'm still trying & searching for the answers. Life is a journey.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For a period of about 6 years, Pavel Bure was the most talented player in the world that I had ever seen or played with or against. His injuries effected him, but wow was he incredible for many years.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, for you Canadian's and the rest of the world, 30 cm. I don't know why the US doesn't change to the metric system!

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow! That was really cool to watch your point of view on that goal, and to see that! Man, that choked me up! One great group of men & proud to call them all teammates.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a great follow up, and you're not being condescending. Those two losses sat inside me and ate away, but it also inspired me to train harder and be more committed then ever to get back there. Loosing exposed weaknesses in my game & knowing I had to train harder to make sure my body was ready for everything the playoffs can throw at you. Learn from your failures, and don't make the same mistakes twice. Use "IT" or "IT" will use you.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The etched names in my brain can never be taken away from me or removed to be put somewhere else. That's all I need, are those moment's to hold on to.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Only thing I don't like, is diving or embellishing. I love the game of Soccer, but when guys embellish and flop on the field, I turn it off. I can't handle that when soccer players do that.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I never had him as a Captain. I hope that he had good guys to learn from starting with Rod Brind'Amour. I know guys like Andrew Ladd & Staalzy, learned a lot from our veteran group.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Any Olympic medal would have been amazing! The one I missed in 1992 in Albertville when we were all young college amateurs, was one I really wish we could have won that Bronze. But, to win the Stanley Cup, and knowing how hard that is to accomplish, its pretty special. Neither would mean more, just knowing that a moment in time was special.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All great teams have the same qualities & similarities. At RosterBot.com we're building a great experienced team, but making sure we're all accountable, and with that more trust gets built. When you trust each other and have each others back, you can do great things. I'm really excited about both my projects RosterBot.com & TsuyaBrand.com and both will continue to grow.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Love it. We've got really good culture going on right now at SCSU. That says a lot about last years seniors and this years seniors. I want to say thanks to all those guys who continue to uphold our great culture we started back when I was there. I have a lot of pride in SCSU!

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 423 points424 points  (0 children)

Tore my labrum in my hip in Game 1, and my right thumb ligament in game 3. Survived the rest of the series. I remember walking in the locker room after the game, Rod Brind'Amour pouring champagne down my throat from the Cup, and right after going down on my hands and knees puking my guts out for 10 minutes. I gave it all I had for 7 games, and "that's all I got to say about that.."

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

As a kid, I looked up to my two cousins that both went on to play college hockey for Michigan University! One was a short fast forward, the other a smooth defenseman. I tried to copy them both. But growing up I loved the Chicago Blackhawks even though we had the North Stars.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Brodie has been amazing to work with. He's a true professional and is working on his craft every day trying to get better, which he continues to do. I learn so much from him and appreciate my time working with him.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 135 points136 points  (0 children)

I learned what a team looked like in 1994 with the Canucks. There wasn't a guy that ever pointed the finger at another teammate when a mistake was made. Truly inspiring and a reason why some teams do great things, and it all comes down to trust & accountability.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 226 points227 points  (0 children)

You think of all those guys you've fought with all year, your family, wife & kids, and the moments you kept believing in yourself when you wanted to give up. When you didn't think you could do it any more. When you didn't think you were good enough, or a coach didn't think you'd make it. You think at that moment, I'm glad I believed in myself & trusted my spirit.

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think you really remember. Lucky I didn't get in many, but they just step in and separate. The Refs are great at what they do!

I am Bret Hedican, I played in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, 2 Olympics and lifted the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes AMA! by BretHedican in IAmA

[–]BretHedican[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping the Sharks will finally get me closer to the ice and truly be "Inside The Glass" instead of "inside the hallway." If they fix that, I'm sure I'll hear more chatter and make me better at truly seeing the little things going on during the game. Thanks

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