Happy 61st Birthday to Wayne Douglas Gretzky, a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1999. Wayne has played for the Indianapolis Racers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues. New York Rangers Nicknamed “the Great One”he has been called the greatest hockey player ever by many sportswriters, players, the NHL itself. Gretzky is the leading goal scorer, assist producer and point scorer in NHL history. Born and raised in Brantford, Gretzky honed his skills at a backyard rink and regularly played minor hockey at a level far above his peers. After his retirement in 1999, Gretzky was immediately inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, making him the most recent player to have the waiting period waived. You can also visit the The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre which has been Brantford’s primary sports and leisure facility for over 40 years.
Amazing things happen when The Great One turns his attention away from the ice. Delicious, wines created from the finest Niagara and Okanagan grapes. Innovative Canadian whiskies, spirits and beer that are changing the game, at the NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE ESTATES. There’s even a skating rink out back!! Wayne Gretzky 61 today…….Ed
Source: Wikipedia/ Wayne Gretzky Estates /Photo:CBS
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