“I want to take this opportunity to thank all those that helped me reach my dream of playing hockey for my country,” said Vaillancourt. “There have been many coaches who have helped me grow as a player over the years, from the first days I laced up a pair a skates to playing for Team Canada at the Olympics and world championship. ###>«Je veux profiter de cette occasion pour remercier tous ceux qui m’ont aidée à réaliser mon rêve de jouer au hockey pour mon pays», a dit Vaillancourt.