There's no environment where you're only going to win, because that's not how life is.

Bobby Orr

Everyone should have equal opportunities, and in many areas this is not the case because programs are built around elites.

Bobby Orr

Growing up in Canada, most Canadian kids dream of playing in the NHL, and they even hope to be on a Stanley Cup team one day. That was a big target.

Bobby Orr

I have never seen hockey as a job. Now that I had finished playing, I had to go to work.

Bobby Orr

The love and passion I had for the game was my key. My parents or the silly coach never fired me.

Bobby Orr

I don't spend much time here in New York. I didn't know there were so many Bruins fans in New York.

Bobby Orr

I was the happiest man in the world when I was on the ice. You are being paid to play a game! This is very special.

Bobby Orr

Many of today's events are about trophies and jackets, and we think that's a big mistake.

Bobby Orr

If you talk to most athletes, the place you feel most comfortable is your playing field. I'm not comfortable on podiums or talking about events.

Bobby Orr

If a player is trying to intimidate a skilled player on your team, what do we want? We want our skilled players to play, so we should not do this.

Bobby Orr