Canada, Wayne Gretzky and 4 Nations

Wayne Gretzky booed during Canada-USA hockey cup final. Here's why
The choice of Wayne Gretzky as honorary captain of Canada’s hockey team in Thursday night’s game against America has upset fans of the sport. Yesterday the NHL announced the honorary team captains for the 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and the United States.
Wayne Gretzky gives Canada players a gift after 4 Nations championship win
Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.
Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations
Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky. Prior to the 4
Canadians call Wayne Gretzky a ‘traitor’ after tense 4 Nations hockey final
Canadians can't help wonder where Gretzky stands after he's been seen cozying up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Watch: Wayne Gretzky announces team lineup and delivers dressing room speech before Canada's 4 Nations win
Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky delivered a rousing speech to Team Canada before their 4 Nations championship game against the United States on Thursday.
Canada defeats U.S. 3-2 in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off Championship
The North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.
Hockey fans criticize Wayne Gretzky as he represents Team Canada at 4 Nations final vs US
Wayne Gretzky as the honorary captain for Team Canada was widely panned on Thursday night ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. the U.S.
Canada wins hockey’s 4 Nations Face-off championship in overtime thriller
Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament.
Wayne Gretzky as Team Canada's honorary captain doesn't score with everyone
The Great One serving as Team Canada’s honorary captain made for some great debate on Thursday night. Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice appearance at TD Garden in Boston during the pre-game ceremony for the Canada-U.
4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary ...
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Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky scores his 153rd point of season, breaking NHL record
1972 — The Soviet Union ice hockey team wins the gold medal with a 5-2 victory over Czechoslovakia at the Winter Olympics. The United States is awarded the silver because it had beaten and tied ...
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Wayne Gretzky shares a message for Team Canada ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off tourney
World Cup and Winter Olympics. Canada has had the most NHL players. Recent years have seen 40-45% of NHL players hail from Canada, compared to 26-29% from the United States. Hockey legend Wayne ...
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" ...