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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

yeah, it could always be worse and it's a blessing when it's not. i feel like being yourself is one of the best things you could ever do really. yeah we all do so don't feel bad about it.

absolutely could be which is why i am not really complaining very much. it is that way there you're knowing that you are just pleasing yourself and not other people.

I promise I'm not that dumb, but... is it hockey season yet? Are you all practicing right now? I try to be 'sporty,' but the older I get, the more I realize I'm really not. Consider this an exposé you can run off to TMZ with. All jokes aside, though, how've you been? @matthcwtkachuk

it's about half way over and no i wouldn't say you're stupid. we have been going for a bit now our season is headed into the playoffs soon. matter of fact they start this month. but all in all i've been pretty good.

Oh okay good! I didn't read much into it since I saw it just for a little bit. I saw where your brother plays hockey as well. Do you play each other much? It feels like hockey just started and it's so close to ending this season.

they just have to keep me out for a bit for precautions but should be good for the playoffs of maybe a little sooner. if it were up to me I would already be out there again. he does. we don't play one another a lot. unless the playoffs.

I hope it is sooner rather than later they need you. It's almost the playoffs around the corner. I bet you can't because I would be the same way it's in your nature. Again here is to hoping and having my fingers crossed. Anytime love anytime. I would like to get to a game before the playoffs so yes that's on the table. I have just gotten busy with gymnastics and finishing up with that. It's bittersweet. We are back to back champs!

yep the playoffs start in april and i am itching to get back down to the grind. get back to the game i love. hopefully soon. fans are already getting annoyed that i am not out there. i would like to be but it isn't up to myself. thanks for the encouragement. of course let me know when and we can set something up for you. it can go for the full vip for you. oh i saw that big congrats to you and the team you ladies are killers haha. congrats back to back sounds nice huh?

glad you had a good time, mate. think you'll ever return or was one trip enough for you?

maybe one day i might but for now it was enough. but right now i am kind of content with any and whatever other adventures end up coming on my way.

man, that’s crazy—just growing up in it, having it in your blood like that. i respect that so much. i never had that kind of connection to a sport like you do with hockey, but i know what it’s like to lock in, put in the work, and make something your own. and yeah, i can rollerblade a little, but ice skates? whole different beast. i’ll probably be looking like bambi out there at first. but once i get the hang of it? i might have to test myself against you—just a little, though. wouldn’t wanna embarrass myself too bad.

it is both myself and my brother play on different teams so it's very very competitive when we play against one another. it can at times be weird because people will know me because of my dad but then at other times i got to step out of that shadow and be my own, which i do well to be able to have my own legacy. exactly when i get locked in it's all but out to go and win. if you can rollerblade just a bit you'll be okay. it sounds difficult but it's the similar concept just on ice. different beast, yes, same concept but you get the idea.. haha it's definitely like that at first but once you catch on it'll stay with you. if you embarrass yourself i will cover for you. just say you're a first timer trying to learn.

I will have my fingers crossed for you love. They still have to go through you guys. I saw some of the game last night that was a huge game for you guys. Saw that you won too. It's the big games. I wish it would honestly. Oh for sure and that's why I'm staying optimistic and looking at the silver lining for what it is. Thank you very much, I really really love and cherish the support. I hope they'll let you cause the team is still missing just a little bit of something. Aww again thank you so much. I might ask him about it, he probably would enjoy the adrenaline rush.

well i haven't played for a bit but supposed to be back soon they have been holding their own but the race is right that's for sure. i can't wait to get back out there with the guys badly. optimistic is good it's what i have been doing too. you're welcome and thank you for the support. it's appreciated. our team is far from done we just need our grove back. yeah go for it and maybe come to one of our games too if you want and able too. the arena is always rocking win or losing. it's a good time.

man, that’s exactly what i need! i appreciate you, bro. i know hockey’s no joke—real physical, real fast—but that’s what makes it so dope. i’m ready to take some hits if that’s part of the game. just don’t go too hard on me first day out, alright? i gotta at least make it look like i belong on the ice.

of course man of course no problem. it's not as hard as it seems. if you can rollerskate it's as easy as that except on ice skates with a blade. but that's beside the point. appreciate the enthusiasm man cause it's all I really know grew up with it with my dad and followed his footsteps. me nah i wouldn't but once you get the hang.od it then maybe.

i’d do anything to learn how to play hockey. like, you’ve got a whole different level of skill with that ice game, and i’m just over here pretending i can play soccer. but hockey? i’m all in if you’d be down to show me the ropes. @matthcwtkachuk

i could give you a couple of tips as well as a few pointers show you the ropes get you familiar with the rules and things that go into it. got to be for warned that it's real physical. but i don't mind teaching you.