Number 24 is the one number that a tough cookie wears, this is usually the guy that says mess with my mates, you mess with me. It’s a number that is usually held in high esteem, and is the only number that carries that message, you don’t have to be number 24 to be tough, but you don’t want to wear it if you ain’t. One number no one will wear is number 99, as it was Wayne Gretzky number, and no one is going to be a Wayne Gretzky, it’s called respect. Hockey is very much about respect, more than I think in any other sport, hope that explains it a bit. Many others can explain this far better than me, but I hope I have helped in my small way.