Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian ice hockey icon who spent almost two decades in the National Hockey League. He is regarded as 'the Great One' in the NHL. Wayne has played with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.
Over the two decades, Wayne has achieved many records in the NHL, including goals, assists, and points. He recorded 200 points in a single season and became the only player to do so four times. When he retired in 1999, he recorded an impressive 61 NHL records: 40 in regular season, 15 in playoffs, and 6 in All-Star games. The great one has served as a celebrity judge on Dance Fever and acted in a dramatic role with Victor Newman in a show named The Young and the Restless in 1981.
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Wayne Gretzky brothers
According to My Backyard Icerink, Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1961, to Walter and Phyllis Gretzky. He has four siblings: Kim, born on May 12, 1963; Keith, born on February 16, 1967; Glen, born on August 15, 1969; and Brent, born on February 20, 1972.
Keith Gretzky
According to Elite Prospects, Keith Gretzky is a retired ice hockey player and worked as a hockey executive. He was born on February 16, 1967, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Keith was selected in the 1985 NHL Draft, going 56th overall in the third round to the Buffalo Sabres.
Throughout his junior career, Keith played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for teams like the Windsor Spitfires, Belleville Bulls, and Hamilton Steelhawks. He also spent time in various leagues, including the International Hockey League (IHL) and American Hockey League (AHL), before retiring from professional play.
After his playing career, Keith transitioned into coaching and later scouting and management roles. He began coaching in the 1990s with teams like the Tri-City Americans and Bakersfield Fog. Eventually, he took on scouting and executive positions in the NHL with teams like the Phoenix Coyotes and Boston Bruins. Since 2016, Keith has been with the Edmonton Oilers organization, serving as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
Glen Gretzky
According to IMDb, Glen Gretzky is an actor and producer, born on August 15, 1969, in Brantford, Ontario. He is best known for his roles in the film Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II* (1987), where he played the character Robert, and as an associate producer for the TV movie *Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story (2005).
Brent Gretzky
According to Elite Prospects, Brent Gretzky is a retired Canadian ice hockey center who played in the NHL and various minor leagues. He is the younger brother of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and former NHL assistant GM Keith Gretzky. Brent was drafted 49th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 NHL Draft and played 13 games in the NHL, scoring 1 goal and 3 points. He spent most of his career in leagues like the IHL, AHL, UHL, and European leagues.
FAQs on Wayne Gretzky
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A. Wayne Douglas has won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Wayne Douglas retired from professional ice hockey in 1999.
