Alex Ovechkin’s historic pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record coincides with exit plans
Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record, needing just nine more goals. He plans to ...
Donald Trump is reviving the fortunes of governments and leaders that talk tough against him
TORONTO — Canada’s governing Liberal Party appeared poised for a historic election defeat this year. Then Donald Trump ...
Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence
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 ...
Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice
In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a ...
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'Give the guy a break': Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Wayne Gretzky
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire ...
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Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky faces backlash in Canada over Trump support
Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to use economic force to make Canada the 51st state. In recent days, ...
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking his stats
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's ...
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Letters to the editor, Feb. 25: ‘Wayne Gretzky’s fall from grace is a long time coming’
Re “How Canada’s nearly 50-year romance with Wayne Gretzky came to an end” (Feb. 24): While I admire Wayne Gretzky’s hockey ability, my love of our Canadian boy ended when he wore a ...
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Keith Gerein: How much should Edmontonians care about Gretzky's silence on Trump?
The more expected name is Wayne Gretzky, the Canadian icon who has surprisingly ... s tariff threats and repeated rhetoric about coercing Canada to join the United States, the optics around ...
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Canadian Hockey Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About Wayne Gretzky & His Friendship With President Donald Trump
It really is amazing that someone thought it was a good idea for Wayne Gretzky – Donald Trump's great friend and his choice to become Governor of the 51st State of Canada – to be the honourary ...
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Hat trick helps Alex Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky goals record
24 (UPI) --Alex Ovechkin delivered his 32nd career hat trick to climb just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring ... U.S. jabs gave Canada ammo for 4 Nationals Face-Off title ...
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Why Gretzky’s legacy just became more complicated for some Edmontonians
CBC News did not immediately receive comment from M2NS, a talent agency representing Gretzky. Columnist Bruce Arthur says Canada’s choice of Wayne Gretzky as honorary captain seemed oddly ...