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Wayne Gretzky

By RMcReynolds

  • Birth

    Birth
    • Born in Brantford, Ontario
    • Born to his parents Walter and Phyllis Gretzky

  • A Legend In The Making

    A Legend In The Making
    • Wayne Gretzky put on his skates first in 1964
    • Walter Gretzky also played hockey, thus introducing Gretzky to the sport

  • First Year In Hockey

    First Year In Hockey
    • Gretzky started his first season of hockey at the age of six
    • Gretzky went on to play with older kids throughout his career based on pure skill

  • Sault Saint Marie

    Sault Saint Marie
    • Gretzky is signed to the Sault Saint Marie Greyhounds at the age of 16.
    • Gretzky is first known as #19 this year, but later decieds he'd rather the number #99

  • World Junior Championship

    World Junior Championship
    • Gretzky won bronze in his first ever appearance for the Canadian World Junior hockey team.

  • First NHL Season

    First NHL Season
    • Played for Edmonton Oilers in his very first NHL Season with his first game starting on October 10th, 1979
    • Got his first NHL point at the time of 9:49 , setting up Kiven Lowe, for his first assist.

  • Hart and Lady Byng Trophies

    Hart and Lady Byng Trophies
    • Gretzky is awared the Har Trophy for scoring 51 goals in his 1979-1980 Season.
    • Gretzky is awarded the Lady Byng trophy for sportsmanship, team play, and pure skill.

  • Gretzky scores 50 Goals

    Gretzky scores 50 Goals
    • Gretzky scores 50 goals in under 39 games

  • First Stanley Cup

    First Stanley Cup
    • Gretzky earns his first stanley cup for the Edmonton Oilers in 1984.

  • Gretzky Scores his 500th Goal

    Gretzky Scores his 500th Goal
    • Gretzky scores his 500th Goal against the Vancouver Cunucks on November 22nd
    • Goalie Tory Gamble let in Gretzky's 500th goal.

  • Traded to LA

    Traded to LA
    • Gretzky is traded to LA along with teammates in return for $18 Million, two players, and three first picks.
    • LA traded Wayne Gretzky, Marly McSorley, and Mike Krushelynski for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, $18 Million, and three first round picks.

  • Statue of Gretzky

    Statue of Gretzky
    • A statue in Gretzky's honor is put up in Edmonton
    • Gretzky's statue includes a plaque of his most important information
    • Edmonton civilians are proud to have the statue of Wayne Gretzky in their town, and they believe he is a true inspirtation.

  • Traded to the St. Louis Blues

    Traded to the St. Louis Blues
    • Gretzky joined the St. Louis Blues in a trade for Patrice Tardif, Roman Vopat, Craig Johnson, and two draft picks.
    • Gretzky is said to have initiated the trade because he wasn't happy at the Kings
    • Immediately named team captain

  • Traded to The Rangers

    Traded to The Rangers
    • The New York Rangers sign Gretzky to a free agent contract
    • This signing reunites him and former teammate Mark Messier
    • Signed to a two year $13 Million dollar contract.

  • Retirment

    Retirment
    • Gretzky hung his skates in 1999 after playing a season with the New York Rangers
    • After retirement Wayne Gretzky ended up buying the Pheonix Coytes

  • Hall Of Fame

    Hall Of Fame
    • Wayne Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, November 22nd, 1999
    • Gretzky now holds over 60 NHL records, including most goals scored and most assists in a regular season

  • Olympic Gold Medal

    Olympic Gold Medal
    • Gretzky wins the 2002 Winter Olympic Hockey Gold Medal while coaching the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team
    • Gretzky lead the team to its first olympic hockey gold medal in 50 years
    • This year Canada won 17 medals

  • Life After Hockey

    Life After Hockey
    • Wayne currently has five children, and is married to Janet Jones
    • Gretzky resides in Arizona