It was at "Wally's Coliseum," as the Gretzky family nicknamed the backyard rink, that the Great One began his journey to NHL superstardom -- skating countless miles and playing hundreds of games from dawn until well after dark, with siblings and friends weaving in and out of bleach bottles placed as a stickhandling obstacle course.

The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,

Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many jerseys up on the wall. A memorabilia collector himself, Ovechkin owns a stick given to him by Gretzky when Washington won the Stanley Cup in 2018. It's one of his prized possessions.

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are currently in Edmonton to take on the Oilers tomorrow night, and Ovechkin arrived to Rogers Place a little early to pay tribute to Wayne Gretzky.

Birthday wishes poured in for former NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky, who turned 64 on Sunday. Gretzky’s eldest daughter, Paulina, shared a special message for his father.

Keith Gretzky played against the Komets in the International Hockey League and coached against them in the United Hockey League, but now he’s a pivotal cog in the Komets’ chances

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday after the incoming president teased "The Great One" as the next Canadian leader.

McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on ... has 1,044 points in his 10-year career and trails only Wayne Gretzky on the franchise list. Kurri had 1,043 points in his 10 years with the Oilers ...

McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers' 5-3 win against the Minnesota ... has 1,044 points in his 10-year career and trails only Wayne Gretzky on the franchise list.

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