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.

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has been criticized by fellow Canadians for his apparent support of President Donald Trump. Trump has drawn disdain from the country up north for saying it should become the "51st state" and initiating tariffs on Canadian goods.

Hockey legend Bobby Orr came to the defense of Wayne Gretzky in an op-ed on Saturday as "The Great One" took flak for his appearance as Team Canada’s honorary captain for the 4 Nations final.

1934 — Primo Carnera retains his world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Tommy Laughren in Miami ... 1988 — Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers becomes the NHL ...