A great hockey picture !

And despite the early pressure, Gretzky lived up to the hype and then some. In 1989, Gretzky passed how on the all-time points list, mostly because of the ridiculous amount of assists he tallied. It’s always mind-blowing to think about the fact Gretzky has more assists than any other player has points, so even if he never scored a goal in the NHL, he’d still be the all-time leading scorer.
But he did score a pile of goals, too. In 1981-82 he scored 92 in one season, a record that is hard to believe will ever be broken. And in 1994, Gretzky scored his 802nd career NHL goal, passing Howe’s record of 801 in the league. Gretzky scored it against the Vancouver Canucks – and here is the very moment he made history.

A great picture of hockey !

This has got to be one of the most famous hockey photos ever. Gordie Howe, who would have been close to or at the end of his days with the Detroit Red Wings, with Wayne Gretzky, who I believe is 10 years old in the picture. Howe would go on to play in the WHA for the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers and return to the NHL for a year when the Whalers moved to the NHL in the merger. Gretzky was still years away from turning pro, but even at such a young age, the spotlight was starting to shine on him. Howe, No. 9, was Gretzky’s idol, so when he did get to the NHL, he wore No. 99

Hockey tricks (VINE) Wayne Gretzky prove is the greastest

(VINE) Hockey goal - Nice pass behind the net ! Like Greztky !

Hockey card of the day : Wayne Greztky (Rookie Card) 1979-80 TOPPS #card #hockey #trade

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       Item Details

• Set: 1979-80 Topps
• Player: Gretzky, Wayne
• Sport: Hockey
• Attributes: RC
• Card Number: #18
• Manufacturer: Topps Co.
• Brand: Topps