Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player widely considered the greatest to ever play the sport.

He holds numerous NHL records, including most career goals, assists, and total points—records so dominant they may never be broken.

Known as "The Great One," his name has become shorthand for unparalleled excellence in any field: She's the Wayne Gretzky of competitive baking.

hockey

NHL

Pro hockey organization

skates · slapshot · faceoff · powerplay · penalty · check · goaltender · defenseman · playoffs · overtime

scorer

goals

Intended end results

playmaker · sniper · breakaway · top shelf · game winner · scoring title · shorthanded · overtime goal · empty netter

Canadian

Edmonton

Alberta's capital

Order of Canada · Team Canada · national hero

legend

icon

Pictorial screen symbol

phenomenon · ambassador · inspiration · role model · prodigy · game changer · trailblazer · benchmark · legacy · immortal

career

Kings

Biblical history books

  • RangersNamed teams, various sports
  • BluesCertain sports franchise nickname
  • tradeExchange of commodities

Los Angeles · retirement · coach · owner · Olympics · Hall of Fame · All-Star

Categories
Opposites
athletic excellence

Wayne Gretzkybust

Failure or sculpture

journeyman · benchwarmer · also-ran · scrub

hockey playing style

Wayne Gretzkyenforcer

One who ensures compliance

goon · bruiser · penalty killer

offensive vs. defensive role

Wayne Gretzkygoaltender

Player defending the net

defensive specialist

Family

Wayne

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G