Wayne Gretzky

Edmonton Oilers Rookie of the Year

Wayne Gretzky was born January 26, 1961 in Brantford Ontario. His parents names are Walter and Phyllis. He has 3 brothers and 1 sister. Their names are Keith, Glen, Brett and Kim. They are a very close family. Walter had a stroke and does not remember Wayne's career. Wayne went to Ross Shepperd High school in Brantford Ontario. Wayne played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers, L.A. Kings, St Louis Blues and the New York Rangers. He is now one of the owners and the coach of the the Phoenix Coyotes. He owns a restaurant, has a summer camp and works with many charities.

1984 Stanley Cup

Wayne Gretzky had a few challenges and obstacles in his life. When he was little he was a great hockey player but people were jealous and mean to him. Some parents called him a puck hog and kids threatened him when he was little. I think it made him stronger. Then later in his life he beacame the best player in the NHL!! Wayne's inspiration and hero is Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe was number 9 and Wayne wanted to have the number 9, but it was already taken. That is why he added another 9 to make his number 99.

1000th goal

My hero changed HOCKEY. He set many records and won lots of trophies. Some of his records are:

-Most points in one season: 215

-Most goals in one season: 92

-Most assists in one season: 163

-Longest consecutive point scoring streak: 51 games

-Most goals scored in a career: 894

-Most assists in a career: 1963

-Most points in a career: 2857

-Most 100 or more point seasons: 15

-Most 50 or mors goal seasons: 9

The trophies are:

Art Ross Trophy: 10 times

Conn Smythe: 2 times

Hart Memorial: 9 times

Lady Byng Memorial: 5 times

Lester B. Pearson: 5 times

Lester Patrick: 1 time

He also made hockey what its is today.... He is making the world better because he is doing charites. He has his own charity called The Wayne Gretzky Foundation. His foundation helps disadvantaged children play hockey.He helps the Ronald McDonald charity and other charites as well.

Posing with 1072 puck

Wayne is still doing charity work. He coaches the Phoenix Coyotes. Wayne has done great things for hockey. He was the Executive Director for team Canada 2002 and they won the olympic gold medal. Wayne inspires people by being a great hockey player and showing great sportsmanship.

It is amazing that Wayne did all of the things that he did. He inspires us to be great hockey players. He must be very strong to take on all the things that he did. There is no better player in hockey than Wayne Gretzky.