Josh Davis is thankful for a lot of things. He’s accomplished greatness as a world-class swimmer, winning a combined five Olympic medals (including three gold medals) and breaking American and world records. As a family man, he is a devoted husband and proud father of five children. Davis is also thankful to have a nice house and a big car that’s spacious enough for the entire bunch. He even has had a building named after him—the Josh Davis Natatorium—in his hometown of San Antonio.

It certainly sounds great, but Davis will be the first to admit that everything on that list and more doesn’t mean much without one key ingredient.

Hockey Chat:  We’ve all had the dreams of playing in the big leagues at sometime in our lives.  For most of us, we’ve taken a different road in life but we are still grateful to be skating.  So what if we never made it.  We still love the game and enjoy playing it.

Hockey Chat:  Coach Jack Parker of the Boston University has helped to lift players to new heights and ultimately to the NHL.  As Chris Drury, the Captain of the Bufalo Sabers said, “He is so revered.  His name carries a lot of weight. He teaches things I still carry today.”