NHL Player Series

Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane talks about favorite youth sports experience when he moved to Detroit at age 14 along with his favorite hockey player during his childhood, Peter Forsberg.

"Playing lacrosse, basketball, and soccer got me so hungry to get back on the ice and play a game that I love."

Mark Scheifele reflects on his younger years - talking about his older brother and dad influence on him growing up. He also gives advice to youth hockey parents emphasizing not to push their kids too hard and allowing them to play every sport they want to

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon talks about his dad's impact on his youth hockey experience, the importance of playing multiple sports, and his favorite player growing up.

Dylan Larkin discusses his favorite youth hockey experiences, his favorite NHL player growing up, and the sacrifices he had to make to get to where he is today. 

Anaheim Duck's star Defenceman Josh Manson talks his progression through youth hockey, along with the importance of multi-sports athletes and having fun in the sports you play as a kid. 

Claude Giroux shares his favorite youth sports memory and gives advice to his 12-year-old self.

Edmonton Oilers star talks about his favorite youth sports memory – taking second in a tournament in Quebec – and shares his advice for parents of youth sports athletes.

"Make sure your kids are having fun. Try not to just put them in hockey 12 months out of the year."

Chris Kreider, who grew up in Massachusetts and played at Boston College, shares his best youth sports advice for parents and memories as a youth player.