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Ode To Wayne Gretzy

Ode To Wayne Gretzky

We all carry the same genes,
and look how different we turn out;
I honed my skills for playing hockey,
and look how far I’ve come.
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   Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario, in 1961. He played junior hockey in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for the Soo Greyhounds, and in 1978, signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA). That same year, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers of the WHA, who joined the National Hockey League (NHL) when the WHA folded. While with the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne and his fellow teammates won four Stanley Cups. Wayne Gretzky, aka “The Great One,” went on to play for the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues and ended his hockey career with the New York Rangers in 1999 following his retirement.

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J. Summers February 13, 2023 at 7:57 AM He honed them indeed, he’s deservedly called “The Great One.” But it would have been fun to see him play against Bobby Hull or the Esposito bothers. John Dennis Spilchuk February 13, 2023 at 8:55 AM Wasn't hockey great before it became political. So many great hockey players that captured our imaginations. One of Wayne's great contributions was his style of play from behind the net which change the game forever (Gretzky's office). Thank you, John, for your great comment.