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Walter Gretzky remembered for impact on son Wayne Gretzky, charity work

Walter Gretzky died Thursday at the age of 82, and on Friday was remembered by the hockey world as not only the father of NHL icon Wayne Gretzky, but as a tireless volunteer for numerous charities and ...
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Four Edmonton Oilers World Juniors moments worth remembering

Jordan Eberle's heroics in 2009 are the signature memory from this annual event. Richard Wolowicz / Getty Images Early on Christmas Eve, the Edmonton Oilers sent out the news that Michigan Wolverines ...
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Connor McDavid passes Wayne Gretzky to become Edmonton Oilers' record holder for most 50-assist seasons in franchise history

Connor McDavid made franchise history Monday night, recording his 10th career 50-assist season to pass Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri for the most in Edmonton Oilers history. The milestone came in a 4-1 ...
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Wayne Gretzky enjoyed chase for Gordie Howe's records

LAS VEGAS --Wayne Gretzky was on the verge of breaking Gordie Howe's NHL record for points in 1989 when he started thinking about the different eras of hockey. Fortunately his father, Walter Gretzky, ...