Paul Henderson

“When I scored that goal, I thought it was the greatest moment of my life. And for 10 years, I thought that.”

“For a long time I was Paul Henderson, the hockey player. Now I hope I'm Paul Henderson, a person who is trying to make a difference.”

“It's the greatest moment in Canadian hockey, and I was just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.”

“The moment of the goal is a blur. I can't remember it. It's like it happened to somebody else.”

“I was just a hockey player who got a chance to do something special.”

“That goal gave me a platform, and I hope I've used it for good.”

“I never thought I would be a hero. I was just playing a game I loved.”

“You have to have a dream, a goal, and you have to be willing to work for it.”

“Faith is the most important thing in my life. It has guided me through everything.”