In 1978, 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky played in his first pro hockey game, a 6-3 Indianapolis Racers' loss to Winnipeg, in the WHA.
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In 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal in his fifth game in the league when the Oilers tied Vancouver 4-4 in Edmonton. Glen Hanlon was the victim of Gretzky's first goal.
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In 1984, Wayne Gretzky had a goal and three assists to lead the Oilers to a 9-2 win over the Quebec Nordiques, in Edmonton.
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In 1987, Wayne Gretzky registered his 545th career NHL goal in a 5-4 loss to Calgary, to pass Maurice Richard and move into sole possession of seventh place on the NHL all-time goal scoring list.
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