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The Great One

  • Without Wayne Gretzky, Canadian hockey just wouldn't be the same today
  • Still a great influence in hockey to this day
  • Continues to be influential through his own foundation and the charities he supports

1988-96: Career with the Kings

Life After "Retirement"

  • Gretzky bought a winning personality and attitude to the L.A. Kings
  • The Forum was sold out every game for the first time in franchise history
  • Gretzky became close to the owner: Bruce McNall
  • Won: Art Ross trophy & Hart Trophy
  • 1993: Gretzky took the Kings to the finals (in Maple Leaf Gardens) for the first time after eliminating the Maple Leafs in game seven of the semifinals
  • Inducted into the Hall of Fame
  • 2000: Became a minority owner of the Phoenix Coyotes
  • June 6, 2000: Introduced as the Managing Partner of the Phoenix Coyotes (in charge of all hockey operations)
  • November 2000: Gretzky was named Executive Director of Canada's 2002 Men's Olympic Hockey team
  • Career & endorsement deals made Gretzky one of the most recognizable athletes in the world
  • Wayne Gretzky's (a restaurant in Toronto) is in its 17th year

Major Accomplishments

Wayne Gretzky's Timeline

By: Isabel Lim

Major Accomplishments

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1996: Trading Game

  • Traded to St. Louis Blues to play with his friend Brett Hull and coach Mike Keenan (later worked with Gretzky during the Canada Cup competitions)
  • Only played 18 games in the reg. season
  • Summer 1996: Signed a three-year deal with his hockey friend, Mark Messier, and the New York Rangers.

Giving Back

  • 2002: Wayne Gretzky Foundation is founded
  • helping disadvantaged youths in North America participate in hockey
  • Partnered with Ford Canada
  • raised over $300,000 at the annual Golf Tournament.
  • June 26, 2007: Created and launched his own wine: Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery
  • His goal: celebrate Canadian wine making while creating resources for the Wayne Gretzky Foundation
  • Gives his time to other charities like:
  • Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities
  • Right to Play

Fall of 1978

  • Gretzky joined the Indianapolis Racers after signing a personal services contact with Nelson Skalbania

  • After five seasons, Skalbania sold Gretzky to the Edmonton Oilers and was coached by Glen Sather

1997-99

Spring of 1988

  • August: married Janet Jones
  • eventually have 5 children
  • Traded to the Los Angeles Kings (most stunning deals in NHL history)
  • After Mark Messier left the New York Rangers, Gretzky was yet again alone
  • did not want to be center of attention (although he was the team's leading scorer)
  • 1997-98: Gained international honor when he was selected to represent Canada at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan
  • 1998-99: Announced his retirement
  • Final two games: Ottawa and New York
  • emotionally difficult
  • After his retirement the NHL retired Gretzky's number "99" to prevent anyone from using it

Contribution to Canadian Society

  • Wayne Gretzky Foundation:
  • His annual golf tournaments bring in huge tourism dollars.
  • he helped put hockey within every child’s reach (helps youth develop into positive adults)
  • During his career:
  • Anywhere he played, huge ticket revenues were generated
  • helped develop stronger ties with the US
  • Charity work:
  • funded 50 de-fibrillating machines
  • fund the National sledge hockey team
  • sponsors an after school program for children with autism

1980-81: Year of Shattering Records

  • Won first of seven straight scoring titles
  • Broke Bobby Orr's assists record with 109
  • Broke Phil Esposito's record of 76 goals with 92
  • Scored 50 goals in the first 39 games of the season
  • Registered 212 points
  • 1st of four times he'd score more than 200 points

1983: Stanley Cup Finals

  • Lost to the Islanders in four straight games
  • Major learning experience

Jan 1979: World Junior Championships

1984: Stanley Cup Finals

  • Represented Canada internationally for the first time in the World Junior Championships (Quebec City)

  • Named the top centre
  • Defeated the same Islander team to earn the title
  • One of four times Gretzky would win the Stanley Cup (with the Edmonton Oilers)

Thank you for Listening!

Jan 26 1961

  • Wayne Gretzky is born to Walter & Phyllis Gretzky
  • Born in Brantford, Ontario

Childhood Years

Age 6: Despite his size, he played in many leagues

Age 14: The pressure of playing in his small town was too great, so he moved to Toronto and played for the Toronto Nats

  • July of 1984: Granted The Order of Canada
  • Created a line of clothing that can be found in the Bay
  • Won many awards/trophy's including:
  • Art Ross Trophy (Scoring Champion)
  • Hart Trophy (MVP)
  • Lester B. Pearson Award (League MVP as voted by fellow players)
  • Lady Byng Award (Most Gentlemanly Player)
  • Lester Patrick Trophy (Contribution to U.S. hockey)
  • Stanley Cups (Four in total)
  • Coached Team Canada a number of times

Contribution to Canadian Society/History

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