Gretzky
The Great One
Gretzky refers to Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian ice hockey player widely considered the greatest in the sport's history.
Known as "The Great One," he holds numerous NHL records including most career goals, assists, and points—records considered virtually unbreakable.
His name functions as shorthand for unparalleled excellence in hockey: He's no Gretzky, but he can skate.
The phrase you miss 100% of the shots you don't take is commonly attributed to him.
Intended end results
- assistsHelps or supports
- pointsUnits of tally
- 894Three-digit whole number
- hat-tricksThree feats in succession
consecutive · unbreakable · milestones · leaderboard · benchmark · history · seasons · career
Astronomer's deep-sky catalog
- AndersonNordic heritage surname
- linematesPlayers sharing a line
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
passing · assists · combinations · Kings
Hockey's rubber projectile
- skatesWheeled or bladed footwear
- rinkEnclosed skating surface
- centerMiddle of anything
- forwardOnward in direction
playmaker · stickhandling · slapshot · assist · faceoff · powerplay · breakaway · deke
Unverified traditional tale
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- immortalCannot die
- GOATSuperlative status designation
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
ambassador · influence · statue · hero · idol · phenomenon · trailblazer · greatest
Western Canadian province
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- 1980sFourth-to-last twentieth-century decade
- ColiseumGrand Roman amphitheater
Rexall · championships · trade · departure · heartbreak · homecoming
English-origin family name
- trophyAward for winning
- MVPBest player award
- all-starExceptionally talented performer
- honorsRecognition for achievement
recognition · excellence · consecutive · dominance · outstanding · accolades
goals
Intended end results
hat-tricks · consecutive · unbreakable · milestones · leaderboard · benchmark · history · seasons · career · statistics
Messier
Astronomer's deep-sky catalog
- AndersonNordic heritage surname
- linematesPlayers sharing a line
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
dynasty · passing · assists · combinations · Kings
puck
Hockey's rubber projectile
forward · playmaker · stickhandling · slapshot · assist · faceoff · powerplay · breakaway · deke · one-timer
legend
Unverified traditional tale
pioneer · ambassador · influence · statue · hero · idol · phenomenon · trailblazer · greatest · Canada
Alberta
Western Canadian province
- CanadaNorthern North American nation
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- 1980sFourth-to-last twentieth-century decade
Coliseum · Rexall · championships · trade · departure · heartbreak · homecoming
Hart
English-origin family name
honors · recognition · excellence · consecutive · dominance · outstanding · accolades
- Hockey PlayersSidney Crosby, Howe, Roy, Tim Horton, Hull
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- Sports LegendsMichael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Babe Ruth
Gretzkyenforcer
One who ensures compliance
goon · fighter · bruiser · tough guy · heavyweight
Gretzkybust
Failure or sculpture
journeyman · bench warmer · never-was · scrub · unknown