Wayne Gretzky Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wayne Gretzky.

Wayne Gretzky, born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. Known as "The Great One," Gretzky is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hockey players of all time. He dominated the sport throughout his career, setting numerous records and winning four Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky's unparalleled skill, vision, and strategic abilities revolutionized the game, solidifying his legacy as a hockey legend. Since retiring from playing, he has remained involved in the sport as a coach, executive, and ambassador for hockey.

You miss 100% of the shots you donâ€™t take.

You miss 100% of the shots you donâ€™t take.

A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey

A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.

I think that from the time you start playing sports as a chi

I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hoc

I knew at a young age, whether I was playing baseball or hockey or lacrosse, that my teammates were counting on me, whether it be to strike the last batter out in a baseball game or score a big goal in a hockey game.

I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it ha

I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been.

You miss 100% of the shots you never take.

You miss 100% of the shots you never take.

I don't like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I d

I don't like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I don't like them crossing one another, and I kind of have them hidden in the corner. I put baby powder on the ends. I think it's essentially a matter of taking care of what takes care of you.

The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I

The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.

The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun

The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.

I couldn't beat people with my strength I don't have a hard

I couldn't beat people with my strength I don't have a hard shot I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.