It’s been a journey. It’s been a long journey, but all along the way I had confidence that if I worked hard enough and played well enough, that I would be able to make it. If you really want something, and if you work hard and sacrifice and do what you need to do, you will get rewarded. It happens.
Tim Thomas has an awesome story. Playing college hockey, drafted 217th overall he bounced around in Europe and the minor leagues in North America. He put in his time, found his game and clawed his way to be the best goaltender in the world at 38 years old.