Saku Koivu quotes

Saku Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who gained international fame both in the NHL and in Europe. Known for his leadership, he captained the Montreal Canadiens for a decade and inspired fans with his perseverance. He is celebrated not only for his skill on the ice, but also for his courageous comeback after battling cancer. Here are 9 of his quotes:

The most important thing is to stay positive. (Saku Koivu)
We found out tonight how important and how crucial momentum swings can be. I thought we were playing very well. We were doing a lot of positive things but then we lost the puck two times in our zone and things swung their way. You can't afford to give teams momentum. View quote
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My relationship and the bond with the people in Montreal was kind of special and doesnt happen very often. View quote
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It goes way, way back when we were under Sweden's rule. We always think they are better than us. We played against them so often for so many years. Every country has one opponent they want to beat and for us, it's Sweden. View quote
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I was lucky that it hit my shaft, and then my helmet, and I was lucky enough to get that breakaway. View quote
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The excitement of the fans in Montreal, especially in the playoffs, I don't think you can get that anywhere else. For a hockey player, I kind of wish everyone could go through that and experience what it is to play there. It's very unique. View quote
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You always need younger guys if you're going to be successful in the long term. View quote
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I'm confident and really optimistic. View quote
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It's been tough for me being away from the game. View quote
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Saku Koivu

Occupation: Finnish Athlete
Born: November 23, 1974
Quotes count: 9