Bobby Orr and Janet Gretzky have come to Wayne’s defense about the backlash surrounding his less than enthusiastic response to being the honorary captain of team Canada recently - how it hurt his feelings. How about Wayne speak for himself?

How Canada’s nearly 50-year romance with Wayne Gretzky came to an end

"He's America's guy now"
Good read!!

#Canada #Sports #Gretsky

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-how-canadas-nearly-50-year-romance-with-wayne-gretzky-came-to-an-end/

No paywall here https://archive.ph/5RxW1#selection-2771.0-2775.197

Some of you will know this Oilers (& NHL) history (going back to the early 80s). I didn’t. I took 45+ years off from hockey madness. Glad to be back,
“…trios who found chemistry and success together over the 40 years of Oilers NHL history.” (This NYTimes piece is about 5 years old. Fun read.)

#oilers #nhl #letsgoOilers #hnom #yeg #Canada #CanadianClub #gretsky #messier #mcdavid https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1749489/2020/04/17/lowetide-the-10-most-potent-lines-in-oilers-history/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=hanspetermeyer%2Fmagazine%2FHOCKEY+%28FOCUS+ON+OILERS%29

A pro tip on the use of a flyswatter. Remember Wayne:

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Don't hesitate. Don't aim. Just pull the trigger.