Wayne Gretzky

Ice hockey player and coach

Wayne Gretzky - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

January 26th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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This individual played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers. He holds numerous NHL records, including most career goals, assists, and points. Following retirement, transitioned into coaching and served as head coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. Also contributed to the growth of hockey in North America through various initiatives.

Won four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers

Scored 894 career goals, the most in NHL history

Achieved 2,857 career points, the highest total in NHL history

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