The Great One

• Great One’s autographed jersey stolen from Kelowna business

   Player's Choice Sports in the 400 block of Cawston Avenue in downtown Kelowna was hit by burglers   at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, and RCMP arrived shortly thereafter. 

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2023
  
• Stolen 1979 Wayne Gretzky rookie card returned to B.C. fan

  “When I learned there was a vintage hockey card in exhibits, I immediately remembered the investigation from 2015,” Const. Rick Goodwin of the Kelowna RCMP said.

  Crime

  May 3, 2022
  
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• ‘Truly everyone’s hockey dad’: Condolences pour in after Walter Gretzky’s death

  It's news that hit hard for many, not just for the hockey community; Walter Gretzky, father of The Great One Wayne Gretzky, passed away at the age of 82.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2021
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• Wayne Gretzky believes Cups will define Connor McDavid’s career

  The Great One knows Connor McDavid will win more individual awards, but team success will mean the most.

  Sports

  Aug 1, 2017
• Hockey fans line up all day for chance to meet Wayne Gretzky

  Believe it or not, a Calgarian was the first person in line for a wristband to have his Wayne Gretzky book signed. Only the first 150 fans will also meet The Great One, leaving many others disappointed.

  Features

  Oct 24, 2016
• Wayne Gretzky calls Connor McDavid the best 19-year-old hockey player he’s ever seen

  When watching Connor McDavid play for the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky gets the urge to don his No. 99 again.

  Features

  Oct 17, 2016
• Wayne Gretzky surprises Edmonton university hockey team after rejoining the Oilers

  Before hitting the Rogers Place ice for the opening ceremony, Wayne Gretzky took a warmup skate next door - much to the surprise of some fellow hockey players.

  Sports

  Oct 13, 2016
• Wayne Gretzky statue moving from Rexall Place to downtown Edmonton

  It's sat outside Rexall Place for nearly three decades, but on Thursday, the iconic bronze statue of Wayne Gretzky began the move to its new home outside Rogers Place.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2016
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• Mourners gather in Detroit to bid farewell to ‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe

  Family, friends, hockey greats gather in Detroit to say goodbye to “Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2016
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• Gordie Howe: Here’s how Wayne Gretzky honoured his hockey hero in 2015

  Tributes poured in Friday as the hockey world mourned the passing of a legend, Gordie Howe who died at the age of 88.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2016