I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were 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 Read Quote
Look at guys like Larry Bird and George Brett and John McEnroe; that’s what they did in their careers. They all wanted to be the guy under the microscope late in the game or late in the match. So you just take on that know-how that that’s part of your responsibility, and you learn that’s what makes it exciting. That’s what makes it fun! Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you 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 Read Quote
I’m very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard. Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
By no means could I play at the level of these kids who play in the NHL now but as 50-year-olds go, I feel really good and I feel blessed that I’m still healthy. Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
Listen, everything I have in my life is because of the NHL and because of hockey, and I love the game and I loved every minute of being a player, I loved coaching, I loved being involved in the NHL. Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
My kids are no different than anyone else’s – they tend to disagree with everything I say! Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I’m really not that competitive. Wayne Gretzky Read Quote
