These records include 40 regular season, 15 playoff and 6 allstar records. The new york islanders legend and hockey hall of famer believes the great 8 can make another mark in the history books. The great one weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. Andy moog asked assists autographs beat bench bobby bobby orr brantford bruce bruce mcnall calgary called canada cup canadian canapress career coach coffey crazy dave defenseman edmonton faceoff fans feel felt finally four g a pts pim glen goalie goals going gordie gp g a pts grant fuhr gretz guess hart trophy hockey game janet jari jari kurri. These other records though not recognized by the nhl official guide and record book are still significant records. After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, its no wonder that wayne gretzky is known as the great one. Wayne gretzkys most popular book is playing with fire. Ryan oreilly joins wayne gretzky in stanley cup final record books. The penguins and their captain open game 1 of the stanley cup finals against the predators on monday evening at the ppg paints. The following seasons saw gretzky break his own assists record three more times 125 in 198283, 5 in 198485 and 163 in 198586. Wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the. Wayne gretzky and his records deserve more respect than this.
He learned to play hockey in a backyard rink with his father walter gretzky and got his values thanks to his mother phyllis gretzky. The stanley cup was first awarded in the 189293 season and is the oldest trophy that can be won by professional athletes in north america. Sidney crosby attempting to join wayne gretzky in record books. By the age of 2, his father, walter, had wayne on skates and by 5 the making of a superstar was born. Maurice the rocket richard, of the montreal canadiens, was the first national hockey league player to do it, in the 19441945 season. Wayne gretzky, widely considered to be the greatest player in. Wayne gretzky holds the records for the most goals, assists, and points scored in a career, in addition to about 60 other records. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Incidentally, michael jordan reportedly had his own, slightly more upscale version of wayne gretzky s pregame meal. Ryan oreilly is the first player with goals in four straight stanley cup final games since wayne gretzky in 1985. Wayne gretzky was playing hockey with players twice his age and height. From backyard rink to the stanley cup paperback sep 1 1985.
Wayne gretzkys truly weird pregame diet insidehook. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The great one broke gordie howes goalscoring record on march 23, 1994. Wayne gretzky was born on january 26, 1961 in brantford, ontario. Brad marchand named best and worst trashtalker in nhl player poll. Wayne would go on to break or tie more than sixty records.
Feb 14, 2020 stanley cup, trophy awarded to the winner of the worlds professional ice hockey championship, an annual playoff that culminates the season of the national hockey league. The nhl players association players poll released on tuesday, bringing about a wonderful realization about how the league. Alumni 19701979 wayne gretzky brantford minor hockey. Gretzky had an immediate impact not only with his new team, but also with hockey in the united states. Wayne gretzky hopes alex ovechkin breaks his goals record. Official edmonton oilers 19851986 media guide wayne gretzky stanley cup cover. Alex ovechkin is within striking distance of the great one and could surpass him, says nhl analyst patrick sharp by the da show.
Yzerman, behind gretzky in the record books but not in sportsmanship, made a video saying, in part, if you ever do break wayne gretzky s alltime record for most goals in the league, after. It could be argued this led to the oilers steady fall from the top, even though they did continue on to another stanley cup under the leadership of mark messier. Wayne gretzky s most popular book is playing with fire. And by the end of the season, wayne scored ninetytwo goals in eighty games for another record. Gretzky had already turned the nhl record book insideout while helping the oilers terrorize goaltenders like no team before. The kings were no longer legitimate stanley cup contenders and trading the great one. May 29, 2017 sidney crosby attempting to join wayne gretzky in record books. Dubbed the great one, he is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player. Wayne gretzkys record brokenwaitpaulinas dad played hockey. Nhlgetty images wayne gretzky owns the alltime record of 894 career. Unfollow wayne gretzky stanley cup to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By adam kilgore june 8 las vegas four minutes to 2 a. In the latter part of the 1980s, the oilers won five stanley cup titles in seven years, becoming the only team to score 400 or more goals in a season, which they did four times.
Gms and the cup keepers themselves, the book also contains some unusual vintage. Dressing room interview with wayne gretzky, after winning the cup for the 1st time. Yzerman, behind gretzky in the record books but not in sportsmanship, made a. In the 198182 season he set nhl regularseason scoring records for. Januar 1961 in brantford, ontario ist ein ehemaliger. As centre and team captain, gretzky led the oilers to four stanley cup victories in the 198384. It was contested between the edmonton oilers and boston bruins. Here is a run down of some of the great ones greatest accomplishments. The oilers would win the series in a four game sweep. The couple had married in 1960, and lived in an apartment in brantford, where walter worked for bell telephone canada.
Wayne gretzky continues to be an amicable ambassador for the game. But his best performance in a series with the stanley cup. In every professional sport, there is always at least one athlete who is considered to be the best. Gretzky has written several books, including gretzky. Hockey tomes on wayne gretzky, the stanley cup and. Gretzky began skating at age two and a half and was first taught hockey by his father. These feats, in tandem with his exceptional onice performances, earned him the nickname the great one as well as the. Gretzky won the art ross memorial trophy leading nhl scorer for seven consecutive years. Sep 09, 2015 cnn here is a look at the life of hall of fame hockey player wayne gretzky, who is the alltime leading scorer in national hockey league nhl history, with 2,857 career points 894 career goals. Practicing for hours on end, it was here that a young gretzky developed the skating, shooting and stickhandling techniques that appeared instinctive to so many over the course of his career.
Wayne gretzky tied his childhood idol gordie howe record of 801 goals by scoring two goals on march 21, 1994. Nov 20, 2012 wayne gretzky played the last three years of his career for the new york rangers, and for one night in the 1997 playoffs, he turned back the clock. Gretzky ended his career with the new york rangers in 1999. Rather than focus on the debaucherous acts the 1980s oilers performed with the stanley cup, or juicy lockerroom tales, or even the great ones relative greatness, gretzky always hockeys. Gretzky won four stanley cups and rewrote the nhl record book.
The oilers also won the stanley cup with gretzky in 1985, 1987 and 1988. From minorhockey phenomenon to hall of fame sensation, wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. Upon his retirement on 18 april 1999, gretzky held or shared 61 nhl records. Wayne gretzky signed 1988 stanley cup finals game 5 mega ticket. Records like joe dimaggios 56game hit streak and peyton mannings 539 career touchdown passes are engrained in the minds of fans. Wayne gretzkys greatest game with the new york rangers. Wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian.
The name wayne gretzky is synonymous with greatness. The great one, as gretzky is known, is the leading scorer in nhl history. Students consider this question as they read the one page biography about wayne gretzky, the great stanley cup winner and hockey record breaker. Wayne gretzky is putting his own story on ice to reflect on the history of the game. Relive the oilers 63 victory during game 4 of the 1988 stanley cup finals. Wayne gretzky has 19 books on goodreads with 8364 ratings. Wayne gretzky says he wants alex ovechkin to pass his alltime goals record. Wayne gretzky vintage sports media guides for sale ebay. In the 198182 season he set nhl regularseason scoring records for goals 92, assists 120, and total points 212.
Alltime hockey marks typically dont carry the same cache. Louis blues a 10 lead over the boston bruins at td garden. The books begins with describing wayne s parents and saying that he started skating early than most kids. Wayne gretzky holds or shares 61 national hockey league records. It likely will remain there throughout the christmas shopping season. Please subscribe to my channel by clicking the red button. Hockey tomes on wayne gretzky, the stanley cup and more. Born in brantford, ontario in 1961, wayne gretzky learned to skate on a rink his father walter built in the familys backyard. From backyard rink to the stanley cup wayne gretzky, jim taylor on. With gretzky leading the way, the oilers finished as stanley cup. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from. Traces the life and career of wayne gretzky who at twentythree is already considered the greatest hockey player of all time gretzky.
Legends of hockey induction showcase wayne gretzky. Wayne douglas gretzky cc is a canadian former professional ice hockey player and former. Gretzky had an opportunity to break this idols record the two nights later in front of the home crowd on march 23, 1994 vs. Wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian pride the ice hockey legend marks the 99th anniversary of the nhl with his new book. O reilly scored the first goal of game 7 on wednesday to give his st. Mar 08, 2014 gretzky avenged losing the scoring title in his rookie year by capturing that title for the next seven years as well. Wayne gretzky had some dominant postseasons, including a record 47point playoff in 1985. Following the text are five mulitple choice reading comprehension questions. Wayne gretzky hockey vintage sports media guides ebay. Wayne gretzky, in full wayne douglas gretzky, byname the great one, born january 26, 1961, brantford, ontario, canada, canadian icehockey player who was considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the national hockey league nhl. He broke the latter two records in the 198586 season with 163 assists and 215 total points. Wayne the great one gretzky was born on january 26, 1961 in the town of brantford, ontario, canada. The 1988 stanley cup finals was the championship series of the national hockey leagues nhl 198788 season, and the culmination of the 1988 stanley cup playoffs.
Team captain wayne gretzky was awarded his second conn smythe trophy as series mvp after finishing with points. Ryan oreilly joins wayne gretzky in stanley cup final. While an edmonton oiler, gretzky rewrote the record book in the nhl by the time he retired he held over 60 nhl records. Get the best deals on wayne gretzky vintage sports media guides when you shop the largest online selection at. Yzerman, behind gretzky in the record books but not in sportsmanship, made a video saying, in part, if you ever do break wayne gretzky s alltime record for most goals in the league, after watching your stanley cup celebrations, i want to be invited to your party. Wayne gretzky, nicknamed the great one, is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player ever. Wayne gretzky and his records arent getting proper respect. The deal stunned edmonton and the rest of canada, which was still recovering from the great ones marriage to american actress janet jones less than a month earlier. Stories of the game, book by wayne gretzky hardcover. Wayne gretzky is flanked by his edmonton oilers teammates after winning the stanley cup over the philadelphia flyers in may 1987. Gretzky set records in both regular season and postseason play, holding the record for most career regular season goals 894, assists 1,963, points 2,857 and hattricks 50. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, hardcover barnes. Wayne gretzky was born on january 26, 1961, in brantford, ontario, the son of phyllis leone hockin and walter gretzky. Alex ovechkin asks wayne gretzky about fulfilling a promise and wayne responds with the ultimate qualifier for ovechkin to win the stanley cup.
Should sid the kid and the penguins also take home the stanley cup, he would be the first player to do both in the same season since wayne gretzky. My life in pictures wayne gretzky, john davidson, dan diamond on. Oct 18, 2016 wayne gretzky s new book 99 stories of the game, written with kirstie mclellan day, is now out and is already on the best sellers lists. Who is wayne gretzky herman, gail, who hq, hammond, ted. Sports great wayne gretzky sports great books by ken rappoport and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in brantford, ontario, on january 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from. Wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. This stanley cup final between rangers and kings brought to. Wayne gretzky biography, pictures and stats hockey fans. It seemed no other hockey player could pull off the feat.
Ryan oreilly joins wayne gretzky in stanley cup record books. History of the national hockey league19671992wayne gretzky. A statue of wayne gretzky raising the stanley cup in the front of edmontons rogers place. Wayne gretzky scored his 802nd career goal on march 23, 1994, to break gordie howes alltime record. During the 1980s, gretzky won individual awards which included the hart trophy as the nhls most valuable player nine times, as well as leading the league in scoring seven times. Far from a conventional biography, facing wayne gretzky offers perspectives and testimonials from opponents and teammates alike, including denis potvin, kelly hrudey, rob blake, and many more. Stories of the game, gretzky looks back on the last ninetynine years and tells us, from his point of view, about the nhls most memorable moments. Was wayne gretzky the best hockey player to ever play the game. Game 4 in boston was whipped out of the record books, and game 5 in edmonton became the fourth and final game of the series.
List of career achievements by wayne gretzky wikipedia. Numbers and statistics occasionally lie, but this was not true of wayne gretzky. For the first time in the history of the national hockey league the stanley cup finals will pit two teams from the countrys largest media markets against each. Gretzky continued to dominate the league, and led his kings to the stanley cup finals during the stanley cup centennial year in 1993. Here are some of the highlights of the career records he holds. My most prized possession game used wayne gretzky stick autographed by most of the 8687 stanley cup champions. Wayne gretzky holds or shares 61 records listed in the leagues official guide and record book. He is the leading scorer in nhl history, and is the only nhl player to total more than two hundred points in one seasona feat he accomplished four times. New york islanders, hofer mike bossy believes in alexander. In golf, you can argue between tiger woods and jack nicklaus, in tennis, you can say pete sampras or.
At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 nhl records. Ryan oreilly has joined impressive company in the stanley cup record books. Oreilly scored the first goal of game 7 on wednesday to give his st. What ovechkin is doing and has done is incredibly impressive. During his tenure with the edmonton oilers, he captained the team to the stanley cup five times in seven years. That means scoring fifty goals in fifty hockey games.
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