Wayne Gretzky- Former Ice Hockey Player (In a Nutshell)
Wayne Gretzky was born in Canada on January 26th, 1961.
Playing NHL for four teams from 1979 to 1999 is a remarkable achievement.
The Position that he played was Centre and he shot Left-handed.
“Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.”- Wayne Gretzky
“It’s an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play NHL.”- Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky- Former Ice Hockey Player (Nitty Gritty)
“When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.”- Wayne Gretzky
“Growing up I was always the small guy.”- Wayne Gretzky
“I think from the time you start playing sports as a child you can see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual… and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.”- Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky- Former Ice Hockey Player (What set him apart)
“Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.”- Wayne Gretzky
“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”- Wayne Gretzky
“You miss 100% of shots you don’t take.”- Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky- Former Ice Hockey Player (Final Thoughts)
“I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammate was counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.”- Wayne Gretzky