Wayne Gretzky

Before Wayne Gretzky joined the NHL, hockey was much less popular to play, and it was not a very entertaining sport to watch either. The first organized hockey game was played on March 3, 1875, between two teams of nine men each from Montreal’s Victoria Skating Club. Back then the “Skaters” had no thought of hitting each other. To that point, hockey had been a slow and calculated game, one that prioritized keeping possession of the puck.” (Hutson). This demonstrates how when hockey was first…

Wayne Gretzky & Rick Honsen Rick Honsen and Wayne Gretzky, both of these people have achieved many wonderful and amazing things during their career. As athletes both mean have things in common but with that come many differences. Wayne and Rick have a great amount of things in common. They are both born in Canada making them idols and heroes to people affected by their action and in the Canadian society. Both men were hard working skilled and wise. They both had goals during their careers to…

One’ by many people goes by the name of Wayne Gretzky. When the topic of Wayne Gretzky appears people focus on his accomplishments in the game of Hockey but don’t look at what he has done for his community and the communities around him. He has taken part in countless donations, charities and fundraisers, but his biggest strive was creating his own foundation called the “Gretzky Hockey School” and how he can accomplish giving back to the community. Gretzky to all is a mentor and a friend…

Prospect Impressions: Dramatic goals from NHL youngsters, Strome carves up Niagara, SHL goalie 's lighter-side Throughout the NHL, young players are making a major impact for their franchises as teams are relying upon youth to lead their teams into the playoffs. In this week 's Prospect Impressions, Rickard Rakell, Joel Armia, and Robby Fabbri are featured with highlight-reel goals. Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith has his shot blocked and you won 't believe who did it. Plenty…

The NHL, or the National Hockey League is one of many hockey leagues. It is also home to many great players such as, Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Patrick Kane, and many other great players. But one of the best all time players in the NHL is Connor McDavid. Connor McDavid is a young Canadian athlete that started playing hockey at a very young age. He quickly gained an interest and talent for the sport and slowly worked his way to the pros. Connor McDavid was born January 13, 1997 in Richmond…

Wayne Gretzky was the most phenomenal player to have his stick touch the puck. Gretzky built a dynasty playing in the National Hockey League(NHL). He played for many teams and proved to be the most valuable player every time. Wayne Gretzky started his climb to the top when he scored 82 goals in one season while playing for the Edmonton Oilers. An average of one goal a game was unheard of until Gretzky stepped foot on the ice. Gretzky set the bar high with his superior…

Wayne Gretzky (The Great one) He was born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Early life Gretzky began skating at the age of 2 ½ years old. At age 6 he was playing on a all-star team with 10-11 year olds. In 1977 when he was 16 he was already playing with juniors and had the best record for goals and assists for being the youngest player in his league. Professional He turned professional in 1980 at the age of 19 years old. He was the greatest hockey player in the NHL and…

Wayne Gretzky: The Great One Wayne Gretzky was the best player in NHL to ever live and there's no doubting it. He has broke so many records and has set most records. He has won the cup 4 times and played with 4 different teams. He also has coached for a couple years. He has done a lot in the NHL, hence the name ‘The Great One’. Gretzky played from 1979 - 1999 and in between those 20 years he played in 1,487 games. Throughout those 1,487 games he racked up 2,857. 894 were goals and 1,963 were…

Throughout the history of the National Hockey League, there have been a plethora of great hockey players. Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Bobby Orr, Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky - the list goes on and on. So many amazing talents have blessed the ice surface. Back in the 1970’s and 80’s, the game was strikingly different. There was more open ice, bigger hits, more frequent fighting, etc. Now, it has all changed, but it is still a great sport to watch and follow. Yet the one burning question always…

“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take!”- Wayne Gretzky. This was one of Wayne Gretzky’s amazing quotes, and will be passed on forever, and . He is a big inspiration to me. Wayne Gretzky, also known as “The Great One,” was and still is “the greatest ice hockey player ever.” When he was 13 he had more than 1,000 goals scored. As he got older and older he won more and more trophies, scored tons of goals, and broke a lot of records. After he retired he held 61 NHL records, and…