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Wayne Gretzky is a retired National Hockey League player. Gretzky may also refer to: * Gretzky (surname) (Russian ''Грецкий''), a Belarusian and Russian surname of Polish aristocratic origin * ''Gretzky'' (album), an album by Electro Quarterstaff * Wayne Gretzky Drive Wayne Gretzky Drive is a freeway in Edmonton, Alberta. Originally Capilano Drive/Capilano Freeway, it was officially renamed October 1, 1999, after NHL hockey player Wayne Gretzky, as a tribute to his years with the Edmonton Oilers. The same da ..., a freeway in Edmonton, Canada * Hlinka Gretzky Cup, an ice hockey tournament {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky ( ; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "the Great One", he has been called the greatest hockey player ever by many sportswriters, players, '' The Hockey News'', and by the NHL itself, based on extensive surveys of hockey writers, ex-players, general managers and coaches. Gretzky is the leading goal scorer, assist producer and point scorer in NHL history, and has more assists in his career than any other player scored total points. He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, Gretzky tallied over 100 points in 16 professional seasons, 14 of them consecutive. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regular season records, 15 playoff records, and 6 All-Star records.For his titles, see * Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretzky (surname)
Gretzky (Belarusian: Грэцкі, Russian: Грецкий) is a Belarusian and Russian family name. In Poland the surname is Grecki. The name is best known in English speaking countries as the surname of Canada's most famous hockey player - Wayne Gretzky. His father Walter Gretzky reports that his own father, an immigrant to Canada, was of consciously Belarusian landowner stock. Origin The origin of the name is the Polish aristocratic surname Grecki, or specifically Grecki h. Prawdzic - Grecki of the Prawdzic coat of arms. "История фамилии. Род ГРЕЦКИХ, если быть точнее Грецкие герба ПРАВДЗИЦ, с польского GRECKI h. PRAWDZIC. Род, утвержденный в шляхетстве Царства Польског� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretzky (album)
''Gretzky'' is the debut full-length album by Canadian instrumental progressive metal band Electro Quarterstaff. It is named after hockey legend Wayne GretzkyMikkelson, Jill (December 2006).Electro Quarterstaff: Gretzky, '' Exclaim!''. Retrieved September 15, 2013. and follows the trend of the band naming their releases as the last name of a male celebrity a trend that had begun on their first EP, ''Swayze'' (named for Patrick Swayze); it continued with the release of their second LP, ''Aykroyd''. Track listing # "Neckwrecker" – 6:56 # "Twisted Squid" – 5:24 # "Charmony" – 6:38 # "The Right to Arm Bears" – 6:24 # "Get Sick" – 7:10 # "Titanium Overlords" – 5:24 # "Eyepatch Romance" – 2:41 # "Something's Awry in the Hetfield of Dreams" – 10:53 Personnel * Andrew Dickens – guitar * Josh Bedry – guitar, OC-3 on "Charmony" * Drew Johnston – guitar, OC-3 on all songs except "Charmony" * Dan Ryckman – drum kit References External links Review of ''Gretzky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Gretzky Drive
Wayne Gretzky Drive is a freeway in Edmonton, Alberta. Originally Capilano Drive/Capilano Freeway, it was officially renamed October 1, 1999, after NHL hockey player Wayne Gretzky, as a tribute to his years with the Edmonton Oilers. The same day, Wayne Gretzky's number 99 jersey was retired at the Skyreach Centre, which lies just west of Wayne Gretzky Drive, at 118 Avenue. 66/75 Street is a major arterial road in east Edmonton which serves residential and industrial areas. Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street, both located between Whitemud Drive and Yellowhead Trail, are part of the eastern leg of what was planned to be Edmonton's Inner Ring Road. Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street are part of a continuous roadway that runs from 41 Avenue SW to 33 Street NE (Edmonton's northeastern city limit) and includes portions of 66 Street and Fort Road, as well as all of Manning Drive. Overview Wayne Gretzky Drive Preceded by 75 Street, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
