November 2

In 1978, After 8 games with the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA, Wayne Gretzky was sold to the Edmonton Oilers (along with Eddie Mio and Peter Driscoll). Gretzky went on to score 104 points in 72 games and was named WHA Rookie of the Year.

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added three assists as the Oilers won 11-3 against the visiting Washington Capitals.
 

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