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He also managed canadas olympic hockey teams in 2002 and 2006, as well as canadas 2004 world cup of hockey team. Series show guide from penguin publishing group usa created by penguin publishing group usa. After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, its no wonder that wayne gretzky is known as the great one. Gretzky began skating at age two and a half and was first taught hockey by his father. Biography of wayne gretzky, highlighting his childhood experiences, college career, rookie years, and current profession. Computer gaming world gave an unhesitating recommendation of the game to anyone who enjoys hockey. Now, to mark the nhls ninetyninth anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. This book is not very long so if youre not a fast reader and you dont know much about wayne gretzky this probaly is the book for you. Wayne gretzky holds the records for the most goals, assists, and points scored in a career, in addition to about 60 other records. An autobiography 1st edition by gretzky, wayne, reilly, rick isbn. Wayne gretzky born january 26, 1961 in brantford, ontario known as the great one, was a canadian ice hockey player in the national hockey league nhl for 20 seasons.
Wayne douglas gretzky cc is a canadian former professional ice hockey. Lieblings the sweet science, regarded as the best sports book. In 1996, computer gaming world declared wayne gretzky hockey the 111thbest computer game ever released. Check the full list out below, along with his nowlegendary statistics and awards haul. Born in brantford, ontario, on january 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates.
In it, he details the moments that moved him the most. The book 99 stories of the game by wayne gretzky and kirstie mclellan is a lengthy book full of tremendous stories that have helped shape the game of hockey that is played today. On august 9th, 1988 peter pocklington, owner of the edmonton oilers, tradedsold the greatest player in the history of the game wayne gretzky. Wayne gretzky is hoping his passion for the game of hockey and the nhl pours out of the pages of his latest literary endeavor. This is a list of career achievements by wayne gretzky in the national hockey league nhl. For hockey, and for canada, that was the day that changed everything. This book showcases some of hockeys best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. List of career achievements by wayne gretzky wikipedia. When wayne was two, his dad bought him his first pair of skates. The book 99 stories of the game is cowritten by nhl hall of famer wayne gretzky and bestselling author kirstie mclellan. He played 20 seasons in the national hockey league nhl for four teams from 1979 to 1999.
These feats, in tandem with his exceptional onice performances, earned him the nickname the great one as well as the. John davidson, a former nhl goalieturnedcommentator, recalls gretzky s brilliance in his introductory essay, titled the meaning of wayne. Gretzky has written several books, including gretzky. Book publisher penguin random house canada told global news it attempted to reach wayne gretzky for the purpose of getting more autographed copies. From minorhockey phenomenon to hall of fame sensation, wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. Wayne gretzky is putting his own story on ice to reflect on the history of the game. Stories of the game, book by wayne gretzky hardcover. Wayne gretzky simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. These records include 40 regular season, 15 playoff and 6 allstar records. Immediately download the wayne gretzky summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching wayne gretzky. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was in new york at the nhl powered by reebok store on thursday. I liked who is wayne gretzky i would recormend it to you if had to do a project about wayne gretzky. When he was on a peewee team in his hometown of brantford, ontario, he scored only one goal all season and was the only boy who didnt win a trophy.
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 gretzky began skating at age two and a half and was first taught hockey by his father. By age 6 he was playing as an allstar in novice hockey. The book 99 stories of the game is cowritten by nhl hall of. Books with fake wayne gretzky autographs sold by indigo. Oct 22, 2016 book publisher penguin random house canada told global news it attempted to reach wayne gretzky for the purpose of getting more autographed copies, but that gretzky could not be reached. Wayne gretzky, horoscope for birth date 26 january 1961. Wayne gretzky ebook by matt christopher rakuten kobo. Legends of hockey induction showcase wayne gretzky. Wayne gretzky was playing and excelling in the game of hockey with players twice his age and height.
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Unfollow wayne gretzky to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Biography of wayne gretzky, highlighting his childhood experiences. Wayne gretzkys new book 99 stories of the game, written with kirstie mclellan day, is now out and is already on the best sellers lists. Oct 21, 2016 perhaps the most remarkable story of all is the book s premise, that gretzky could possibly know all this history. Wayne was born on january 26, 1961, in brantford, a small city in the province of ontario, canada. Upon his retirement on 18 april 1999, gretzky held or shared 61 nhl records. Wayne gretzky team gretzky is excited to partner with. 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. For the first time, hall of famer wayne gretzky, the alltime leading scorer in nhl history, discusses candidly what the game looks like to him and introduces us. An exclusive excerpt from wayne gretzkys new book, 99. Immediately download the wayne gretzky summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. New listing 1987 opeechee minis wayne gretzky psadna authentic autograph 10 signed. Top 30 quotes of wayne gretzky famous quotes and sayings.
Now, to mark the nhls 99th anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. Obtained in person at southern california celebrity golf tournament. By the age of 2, his father had wayne on skates and by 5 he was a local attraction. Wayne gretzky, horoscope for birth date 26 january 1961, born. Wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian pride the ice hockey legend marks the 99th anniversary of the nhl with his new. He was coach and partowner of the nhls phoenix coyotes until he stepped down on september 24, 2009. Library journal wayne gretzkys 99 glides across a lifetime of high sticks and higher stakes. Canadianamerican hockey star named athlete of the year on 9 january 1982 and nicknamed the great gretzky. It would take volumes, though, to capture the meaning that comes through, page after page, in the images presented in this public, and personal, scrapbook. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Nhl insider wayne gretzky talks sticks in new book in excerpt from 99. Jan 26, 2011 on august 9th, 1988 peter pocklington, owner of the edmonton oilers, tradedsold the greatest player in the history of the game wayne gretzky. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, hardcover barnes. Oct 26, 2016 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 99. Stories of the game, nhl alltime scoring leader discusses evolution of equipment, greatness of howie morenz.