Hot! Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Douglas Gretzky, (born January 26, 1961 in Ontario ) is a retired Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes .

Gordie Howe . Early years World Hockey Association NHL career Edmonton Oilers (1979-1988) "The Trade" - Los Angeles Kings (1988-1996) St. Louis Blues (1996) New York Rangers (1996-1999) New York Rangers uniform in 1997 Madison Square Garden Skills Post-retirement A statue of Wayne Gretzky outside Staples Center Winter Olympics The Heritage Classic Off the ice Gambling controversy Transactions Career statistics NHL player stats Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP PIM PP SH GW GP G A Pts PIM 1975-76 MetJHL 28 27 33 60 7 1976-77 Seneca Nationals MetJHL 32 36 36 72 35 23 40 35 75 1976-77 Peterborough Petes OHL 3 0 3 3 0 1977-78 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 64 70 112 182 14 1978-79 Indianapolis Racers 8 3 3 6 0 1978-79 Edmonton Oilers WHA 72 43 61 104 19 13 10 10 20 2 1979-80 Edmonton Oilers NHL 79 51 86 137 21 +15 13 1 6 3 2 1 3 0 1980-81 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 55 109 164 28 +41 15 4 3 9 7 14 21 4 1981-82 Edmonton Oilers NHL 8092120 212 26 +81 18 6 12 5 5 7 12 8 1982-83 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 71 125 196 59 +60 18 6 9 16 12 26 38 4 1983-84 Edmonton Oilers NHL 74 87 118 205 39 +76 20 12 11 19 13 22 35 12 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 73 135 208 52 +98 8 11 7 18 17 30474 1985-86 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 5216321546 +71 11 3 6 10 8 11 19 2 1986-87 Edmonton Oilers NHL 79 62 121 183 28 +70 13 7 4 21 5 29 34 6 1987-88 Edmonton Oilers NHL 64 40 109 149 24 +39 9 5 3 19 123143 16 1988-89 Los Angeles Kings NHL 78 54 114 168 26 +15 11 5 5 11 5 17 22 0 1989-90 Los Angeles Kings NHL 73 40 102 142 42 +8 10 4 4 7 3 7 10 0 1990-91 Los Angeles Kings NHL 78 41 122 163 16 +30 8 0 5 12 4 11 15 2 1991-92 Los Angeles Kings NHL 74 31 90 121 34 -12 12 2 2 6 2 5 7 2 1992-93 Los Angeles Kings NHL 45 16 49 65 6 +6 0 2 1 24 15 25 40 4 1993-94 Los Angeles Kings NHL 81 38 92 130 20 -25 14 4 0 1994-95 Los Angeles Kings NHL 48 11 37 48 6 -20 3 0 1 1995-96 Los Angeles Kings NHL 62 15 66 81 32 -7 5 0 2 1995-96 NHL 18 8 13 21 2 -6 1 1 1 13 2 14 16 0 1996-97 New York Rangers NHL 82 25 72 97 28 +12 6 0 2 15 10 10 20 2 1997-98 New York Rangers NHL 82 23 67 90 28 -11 6 0 4 1998-99 New York Rangers NHL 70 9 53 62 14 -23 3 0 3 20 years Totals NHL 1487 894 1963 2857 577 +518 204 73 91 208 122 260 382 66 NHL coaching stats Coaching Record International play Notes

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References Sporting positions Preceded by, interim coachPhoenix Coyotes Head Coach2005 presentIncumbentPreceded byShayne Corson1996 Succeeded byChris ProngerPreceded byDave TaylorLos Angeles Kings captains1989 96 Luc Robitaille , 1993-94 Succeeded by Preceded byLee FogolinEdmonton Oilers captains1983 Succeeded byMark MessierAwards Preceded byMario LemieuxWinner of the 1994Succeeded byJaromir JagrPreceded byMario LemieuxWinner of the1990 , 1991 Succeeded byMario LemieuxPreceded byMarcel DionneWinner of the 1981 1987Succeeded byMario LemieuxPreceded byMario LemieuxWinner of the Hart Trophy1989 Succeeded byMark MessierPreceded byWinner of the Hart Trophy1980 1987 Succeeded byMario LemieuxPreceded byWinner of the Conn Smythe Trophy1988 Succeeded byAl MacInnisPreceded byMark MessierWinner of the Conn Smythe Trophy1985 Succeeded byPatrick RoyPreceded byJari KurriNHL Goal Leader1987 Succeeded byMario LemieuxPreceded byMike BossyNHL Goal Leader1982 1985 Succeeded byJari KurriPreceded byBob MacMillanWinner of the Lady Byng Trophy1980 Succeeded by Preceded byWinner of the Lady Byng Trophy1991 , 1992 Succeeded byPierre TurgeonPreceded byPierre TurgeonWinner of the Lady Byng Trophy1994 Succeeded by Preceded byWinner of the Lady Byng Trophy1999 Succeeded byPavol DemitraPreceded byMark HoweWinner of the NHL Plus/Minus Award1987 Succeeded by Preceded byCharlie HuddyWinner of the NHL Plus/Minus Award1984 -1985 Succeeded byMark HowePreceded bySusan NattrassLou Marsh Trophy winner1982 , 1983 Succeeded byGa tan BoucherPreceded byGa tan BoucherLou Marsh Trophy winner1985 Succeeded byBen JohnsonPreceded byCarolyn WaldoLou Marsh Trophy winner1989 Succeeded byKurt BrowningPreceded byJohn McEnroeAssociated Press Male Athlete of the Year1982 Succeeded byCarl Lewis