I Have Enough Muscle Already. Now I

I'm In The Perfect Position. It's A Sports Position And A Political Position Where I Can Help Better The Lives Of Athletes Around The World.

I'm Able To Give A Voice To The Athletes Around The World - Use My Degree For Something Other Than The Power Play.

I'm Not Playing For Lack Of Options. But This Is Such A Fleeting Thing. When I'm Done, I'm Never, Ever Going To Be Able To Come Back To It. I Know Vancouver Is My Last Go.

But Inside Of Me I Knew That The Olympics Were Still There. I Was Still Young Enough. I Knew That Once I Transitioned Out Of Hockey, It Would Be Really Hard To Go Back.

It's Not About, 'let Me Play As Long As I Can So I Don't Have To Grow Up.' It's About, 'let Me Play As Long As I Enjoy It,' And When It's Time To Step Away, I Can Step Away Gracefully Even If I'm Still Good Enough To Keep Playing, Because I'm Ready For That Next Phase.