Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice
In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)
Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence
If you grew up in Canada through the 1980s and 1990s, Gretzky was at the pinnacle of national esteem. He set untouchable records in Edmonton, and battled for Canadian glory on the ice — and then he wept after learning he was being exported to California.
Charles Barkley rips ‘fools’ in Canada for turning on Wayne Gretzky over Donald Trump
Charles Barkley came to Wayne Gretzky’s defense as the beloved Canadian gets criticized by his home country for being a Donald Trump supporter. Trump has turned his second term as president into a faux war on Canada,
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Charles Barkely Slams ‘Fools’ in Canada Giving Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky a ‘Hard Time’ Over Association With Trump
Charles Barkley took aim at Canadians for their recent treatment of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky for his support of President Donald Trump. The post Charles Barkely Slams ‘Fools’ in Canada Giving Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky a ‘Hard Time’ Over Association With Trump first appeared on Mediaite.
Charles Barkley blasts 'fools up in Canada' for criticism of Wayne Gretzky
Former NBA legend and current analyst Charles Barkley has stepped forward to defend Wayne Gretzky from some recent criticism.
Wayne Gretzky’s wife Janet speaks out over Canadian criticism that’s ‘broken his heart’
The mounting criticism over Wayne Gretzky and his ties to President Donald Trump amid political tension between the U.S. and Gretzky’s native Canada has “broken” The Great One’s heart.
Charles Barkley calls Canadians 'fools' for breaking Wayne Gretzky's heart over Trump friendship
Charles Barkley took aim at Canadians who have been critical of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky over his friendship with President Donald Trump, calling them fools.
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Wayne Gretzky’s wife says criticism in Canada has ‘broken his heart’
“Canada doesn’t want you,” wrote another ... began an online petition to change the name of Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky Drive to “something else.” The petition, which states the fan ...
Wayne Gretzky's controversy takes a new turn as a new video emerges amid ongoing Team Canada support backlash
Wayne Gretzky faces controversy for allegedly supporting Team USA over Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face Off final match. A new video shows him encour
Trump declares Wayne Gretzky a ‘free agent’ as Canada rift continues
After previously referring to Wayne Gretzky as the “governor of Canada,” President Donald Trump has declared the NHL legend a “free agent.”
Wayne Gretzky 'choked up' during chat with Doug Ford talking about love for Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is the latest public figure to support Wayne Gretzky after Canadians had questioned his loyalty to his home country.

Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

With his goal record in jeopardy and his image in Canada bruised, Wayne Gretzky should use his voice.
Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net Sunday to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin backhanded the puck in from center ice with 1:29 left in the third period to seal the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken that extended their winning streak to four games.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to beat Wayne Gretzky record? Tracking his stats
The Washington captain has 33 goals this season and needs nine more with 18 games left to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula during a Nov.