It’s not everyday you get to speak with the man responsible for some of hockey’s most iconic photographs. Recently, I had that opportunity with Bruce Bennett. 

EDITOR'S NOTE: Bruce Bennett got his start as "The World's Greatest Hockey Photographer" a half-century ago at a couple of NHL rinks. One of them is "The World's Most Famous Arena." Bennett has "shot" endless numbers of outstanding Rangers pictures over the years. You might say Bennett-Rangers = They owe each other! 

Not to mention he has photographed 45 Stanley Cup Presentations. As a journalist, here are five things I took away from my conversation with Bennett. 

1. Preparation is everything. Doing your homework on players is just as important for a photographer as it is for a reporter. 

2. Creativity sets you apart. Bennett’s mindset of “making photos rather than taking photos,” is similar to a reporter approaching a story with a fresh angle. 

3. Passion Drives Longevity. Bennett’s enthusiasm after decades in the business shows the importance of loving what you do. 

4. Mistakes are a part of the job. Bennett’s honesty about missing certain shots was a good reminder of the importance of resetting and moving forward quickly. 

5. Anticipation. Similar to how reporters must anticipate storylines, Bennett anticipates where the play will be for his photographs.