Gordie Howe dead: Hockey world pays tribute to Mr. Hockey

Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)

— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) June 10, 2016

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)

— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) June 10, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family as Gordie Howe passes away at the age of 88. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/i9KRzXRgwV

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 10, 2016

My condolences to the family of Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings and all his fans around the world. He will always be Mr. Hockey.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 10, 2016

We are deeply saddened to hear that Gordie Howe has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/uQGaroqyZG

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 10, 2016

One of my earliest hockey memories was my Dad regaling me with the story of Gordie's fight with Lou Fontinato. pic.twitter.com/gyoFBXS40g

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 10, 2016

Our thoughts are with Gordie Howe's family & friends. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/2wH7WJUQGs

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 10, 2016

It is with great sadness that the Canadiens have learned the passing of hockey legend Gordie Howe. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/vb5fI2druZ

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gordie Howe. Rest in peace, #MrHockey. pic.twitter.com/YbcT9eWpzX

— z – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) June 10, 2016

What a thrill it must have been for Gordie Howe to play with two of his sons. Prayers go out to the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/7VpptBLViA

— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) June 10, 2016

#9RIP God Bless thoughts and prayers with the Howe family #elbowsup

— Darcy Tucker (@16DarcyTucker) June 10, 2016

Flag flies at half mast in front of King George School to honour former student Gordie Howe. #9RIP #yxe #spslearn pic.twitter.com/s7MxdyYGmq

— Saskatoon Public Schools (@StoonPubSchools) June 10, 2016

Spoke to ex-NHL G Joe Daley. Asked if Gordie Howe scored on him. "Yeah Gordie scored on everybody" #RIPGordieHowe pic.twitter.com/3g6IInE585

— Stephen Burns (@srossburns) June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe and Johnny Bower. Best pals. Saskatchewan boys. #Leafs #DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/U2r7eFBkYt

— Howard Berger (@Berger_BYTES) June 10, 2016

And you're the reason I wore #9. Gordie Howe will be remembered generation to generation #GordieHoweHatTrick #9RIP https://t.co/xfiZIQPaQR

— Zach Boychuk🐸 (@ZachBoychuk) June 10, 2016

Commissioner Bettman Statement on the Passing of Hockey Legend Gordie Howe. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/M86aHAuUjY

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 10, 2016

That time Gordie Howe tried to vandalize the crest of his heated rival. #ripmrhockey pic.twitter.com/uhw7yDGu4K

— George Stroumboulopoulos 🐺 (@strombo) June 10, 2016

2016 is taking too many legends from us. RIP, Gordie Howe.

— Norm Kelly (@norm) June 10, 2016

My family and are crushed to have learned of the passing of our friend Gordie Howe. Rip #9 pic.twitter.com/aTXPDDfqWb

— Michael Bublé (@MichaelBuble) June 10, 2016