“I was fortunate enough to live the childhood dream of playing in the NHL but at the same time I think it’s hard to make the NHL but I think it’s even harder to stick in the NHL. That’s 1 thing I learnt. But at the same time when things are going well there’s nothing else that even comes close to it. But at the same time you got to be willing to take the hits and take the punches. It’s a roller coaster ride. People who are successful and people who have long careers are able to stay in the ups and downs and stay on an even type keel.” – Mike Santorelli, Retired NHL Player. (8/11)