The Great Wayne Gretzky
The Story
By now it's practically hockey legend. Wayne Gretzky started playing the game in the backyard rink built by his dad. It marked the beginning of the most spectacular career in hockey history. From the time Gretzky donned his first pair of skates at age two to the shocking trade that took him south of the border, we look at how the "Great One" set the bar higher for Canada's favourite game.
Wayne Gretzky on getting a raise
Wayne Gretzky talks about a contract extension and how he feels about being a highly-paid athlete.
1989: Gretzky smashes all-time scoring record
Number 99 surpasses Gordie Howe's career points record on his old stomping grounds.
The Inside Track: Gretzky magic dazzles L.A.
Newly minted L.A. King Wayne Gretzky puts hockey on the California map, while Rent-a-Goalie keeps the pucks flying at pick-up…
The truth behind Gretzky’s L.A. trade
Gretzky's best man Eddie Mio says Peter Pocklington initiated the trade; Pocklington denies it.
Knowlton Nash tries to stop the ‘Wayne drain’
CBC host offers to go to L.A. instead of Gretzky in an effort to block the trade.
Gretzky: The shocking trade
Canadians are stunned as the Great Gretzky is "sold" to the Americans.
Wayne Gretzky’s royal wedding
Edmontonians celebrate the marriage between their hockey king and his Hollywood bride.
Janet Jones loves Wayne Gretzky
Jones talks about being in love with Canada's hockey hero.
The biggest thrill of Wayne Gretzky’s career
The "Great One" finally hoists hockey's top crown, the Stanley Cup.
Gretzky breaks Phil Esposito’s single season scoring record
The "Great One" adds another record to his impressive growing list.
Debating Gretzky’s monetary worth
Dick Beddoes and Peter Gzowski on Gretzky's multi-million dollar deal with the Edmonton Oilers.
Walter Gretzky on his son’s multi-million dollar deal
Wayne Gretzky's new contract with the Edmonton Oilers is the biggest in hockey history.
Prodigy on ice
Wayne Gretzky talks about honing his hockey skills from a young age.
Gretzky: 50 goals in 39 games
The hockey world shakes its head in disbelief at Gretzky's unbelievable feat.
Hockey tips for kids from Wayne Gretzky
The king of hockey teaches basic skills.
Wayne Gretzky and Vicky Moss appear on Tommy Banks Live
Gretzky's girlfriend singer Vicky Moss surprises number 99 on the Tommy Banks Live show.
Gretzky plays table hockey with Tommy Banks
Gretzky on his teammates, his love of soap operas and being superstitious.
19-year-old Gretzky looks back at his past year with the Oilers
Number 99 talks about his time in Edmonton.
Gretzky plays alongside Gordie Howe against the Moscow Dynamos
17-year-old Gretzky plays alongside his boyhood idol.
Gretzky: Youngest player on the Edmonton Oilers team
Wayne Gretzky is nicknamed "the kid."
Number 99 goes to Edmonton
Gretzky's trade is the beginning of the Oilers dynasty.
Gretzky: The whiz kid turns pro
The 17-year-old signs a $1.75 million contract with the Indianapolis Racers.
Ordinary guy with extraordinary talent
Wayne Gretzky on the pressures of being a hockey icon at 16.
1974: Wayne Gretzky, rising hockey star
Thirteen-year-old Wayne Gretzky in conversation with CBC's Peter Gzowski.