Wayne Gretzky's pre-game speech to Team Canada offered both encouragement and humor, emphasizing the pride in representing their country. Despite criticism for not wearing the Canadian jersey and ...

Wayne Gretzky ... jersey as the team's honorary captain and gave a thumbs-up to U.S. players. Recent tensions over US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and "51st state" comments for Canada ...

OTTAWA, Canada — Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky ... NHL games in Canada. Gretzky, meanwhile, took flak for wearing a blue suit instead of a Team Canada jersey, during his appearance ...

Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is ... and other NHL games in Canada. Gretzky, meanwhile, took flak for wearing a blue suit instead of a Team Canada jersey, during his appearance as its ...

President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Wayne Gretzky ... Canada-related merchandise for the 4 Nations Face-Off. In contrast, American honorary captain Mike Eruzione wore a Team USA ...

Peter Pocklington, the former Edmonton Oilers owner who infamously traded Wayne Gretzky ... United States. Gretzky appeared on the ice in a blue suit without a Team Canada jersey on and gave ...

Wayne Gretzky's actions during the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, including wearing a blue suit and showing support for U.S. players, have made some Canadians question his connection to his homeland.

There have been calls to tear down his statue in Edmonton outside of Rogers Place and to rename Wayne ... Gretzky who dressed formal in a suit, tie and vest as honorary captain of Team Canada.

A friend of ... of Team Canada during his playing days. 'For the life of me, I cannot understand why the 'haters' have decided to go after Wayne because he 'didn't wear a Canadian jersey' during ...