Former Red Wings, Canadiens and Blackhawks defenseman Chris Chelios had a long and storied career, and this afternoon, the Montreal Canadiens’ website posted a video of a Q and A session that Chelios gave to the Canadiens a year ago, while driving to last year’s Captains’ Reunion…
And there’s an accompanying Q and A with Canadiens.com’s Shauna Denis:
You’re probably the most interesting person we’ve ever interviewed…
I don’t know why I ended up playing hockey. Obviously for a reason, that was my thing, but it was not my intention to be a hockey player. I enjoyed doing everything. Growing up I was never saying, “I can’t wait to play in the NHL” or “I’m going to make it to the NHL.” It wasn’t realistic. I was small, there were no Americans playing at the time. I think not having that burden or pressure on me, like some kids do, it helped me and it got me out doing other things.When it finally did come time and it was a reality that I might just make it, I concentrated on hockey a lot more but even then, once I got out of the rink, it was whatever I wanted to do. And I never let anything stop me.
