Wayne Douglas Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, the son of Phyllis Leone (Hockin) and Walter Gretzky. [5] [11] The couple married in 1960, and lived in an apartment in Brantford, where Walter worked for Bell Telephone Canada. [12]The family moved into a house on Varadi Avenue in Brantford seven months after Wayne was born, chosen partly because its yard was flat ...

2 days ago · For Canada, Wayne Gretzky, a.k.a. The Great One, whose family has a close relationship with Donald Trump, having attended an election-night event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in November.

3 days ago · Edmonton Oilers legend and NHL great Wayne Gretzky sent Team Canada a gift in the locker room after last night's 4 Nations Faceoff Final win over Team USA. Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner to cement his own legacy on Team Canada, once again following in the footsteps of the Great One.

2 days ago · 0:30 Trudeau euphoric after Canada beats U.S. in 4-Nations hockey showdown Wayne Gretzky was introduced as the honorary Canadian team captain at Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final ...

2 days ago · Canadians online aren't too happy with Wayne Gretzky's appearance as Team Canada's honorary captain ahead of their matchup against the USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday. Gretzky entered the rink by coming through the U.S.'s bench, and then proceeded to give them a thumbs up. While he didn't visit Canada's bench, Gretzky didn't ...

2 days ago · Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice appearance at TD Garden in Boston during the pre-game ceremony for the Canada-U.S. final at the 4 Nations Face-Off was trending on social media. Wayne Gretzky x Sidney ...

2 days ago · Gretzky, who served as a member of Hockey Canada’s executive team in the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympics, while also playing for the team at the 1998 Olympics, four Canada Cups and the 1996 World ...

Feb 7, 2025 · Wayne Gretzky is a former ice hockey player from Canada who is widely considered to be the greatest player in National Hockey League history. During his career, which included nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky set NHL records for most points (2,857) and goals (894).

Nov 1, 2009 · Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC, hockey player, coach, entrepreneur (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, ON). Gretzky is regarded by many as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. His nickname, “The Great One,” attests to his on-ice abilities and impact in the sport.

The first recipient of the Horatio Alger International Award, Wayne Gretzky serves as a role model of outstanding character who is committed to helping others. Known as "The Great One", Gretzky is widely considered to be the greatest player in professional hockey history.