“I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're bein...” — Bobby Orr Quote

“I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're being paid to play a game! That's pretty special.”

“Everyone should have the same opportunity, and in many areas that's not the case because programs are built around the elite.”

“Minor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.”

“You hear all the time about European players playing the game. These players that come over at 17, 18 and 19, they just don't all of a sudden become skilled. From the time they were little fellas, they learned the fundamentals of the game. Let them create.”

“The kids wait for it to be organized. They want to go play all of these tournaments, for a little practice time. I learned my skills by dropping the puck just with the kids. I think that's missing today.”

“I was an offensive defenseman. I was up the ice as much as I was back.”

“The happiest I can be is when we win games.”

“I think the happiest time of my life was when I was in my late teens. I was a little bit of an it-girl. Making myself seen. And it was a wonderful time to be young.”

“I'm the happiest man in the world.”

“One of the happiest times of my life, I lived in a tent on a porch on Hawaii.”

“I always thought my best album was 'Trouble in Paradise.' I was the happiest with that one.”

“My happiest moment is the day they call wrap and I'm free. I'm not looking back.”