The Wayne Gretzky Fact of the Day Blog

Welcome!

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Welcome to the Wayne Gretzky Fact of the Day Blog. Over the course of a year we have posted as many Wayne Gretzky facts as we could discover and have archived them all here in one easy to read website.

There are a few limitations to the blogger platform, the main one being that we cannot schedule each entry to repeat on it's specific date each year. Nor can we make the oldest post appear at the top of the page to give it a proper chronological order from the start of the year to the end. With that in mind, we have located the archives menu just to the right for you to be able to access the entries for a given date as easily as possible.

Below the archive menu there is also a search box for you to enter terms such as "hat trick", in order to locate facts of a particular type all at once.

Now that this one year project has been completed, we do intend to maintain and add to this website whenever we find any additional information or relevant video clips.

Thanks for visiting, and we would like to invite you to visit our main project, Third String Goalie, The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog, where we feature a different hockey jersey each day and tell the story of the player, team or country it's from.

December 30

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In 1981, Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers scored five goals (for his 11th career hat trick) and added an assist in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The five goals gave Gretzky 50 goals in an unimaginable 39 games from the start of the season to shatter the existing record. The previous mark was 50 goals in 50 games set first by Maurice Richard and later Mike Bossy.

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In 1983, Wayne Gretzky picked up an assist in Edmonton's 2-0 win over Boston to set a new NHL record with at least one assist in 15 straight games. He later extended the mark to 17 (Paul Coffey tied this record in the 1985-86 season).

December 29

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored his 32nd career hat trick and added three assists to give him 100 points in 35 games, the second-fastest 100 points in NHL history. The Oilers beat Detroit 6-3.

December 28

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In 1991, Wayne Gretzky had a goal and three assists to lead the Kings to a 9-4 win over the Oilers, at Edmonton.

December 27

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In 1981, in his 38th game of the season, Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick to record the fastest 100 points in NHL history. Later in the same game, Gretzky added another goal and an assist to give him 400 career points in his 197th NHL game. It came in a 10-3 Oilers' win over the Kings, in Edmonton.

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On the same day in 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky was named "Man of the Year" by the Sporting News.

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky was honored as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Decade. He received 307 votes by panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Second was NFL's Joe Montana with 85 votes and Magic Johnson finished third with 59 votes.

December 23

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In 1988, Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky scored two empty net goals, including the 611th of his NHL career, to pass Bobby Hull into fourth place on all time goals list, as the Kings won 5-2 at Vancouver. Gretzky also added two assists in the game.

December 22

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In 1982, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added two assists to give him 600 career points. The milestone came in career game #274, as the Oilers won 8-2 over the Minnesota North Stars in Edmonton.

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In 1987, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky picked up two assists to give him 1,600 career points in 667 games as the Oilers won 5-2 over the Kings in Edmonton.

December 21

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored his 23rd career hat trick and added two assists as the Oilers won 7-4 against the visiting Winnipeg Jets.

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In 1991, the Los Angeles Kings' Wayne Gretzky scored his 732nd career NHL goal to move past Marcel Dionne and into the #2 spot all time. It came in a 5-2 loss to Detroit, at the Forum.

December 20

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In 1985, Wayne Gretzky had six assists to lead the Oilers to a 9-4 win over the Kings, in Edmonton.

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In 1986, Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added three assists as Edmonton tied 8-8 with the visiting Los Angeles Kings.

December 19

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In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get 9 career hat tricks before age 21, when he scored 3 times (and added 4 assists) in a 9-6 win over the visiting North Stars. Dave Lumley had his 1st career hat trick.

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In 1984, while playing in his 424th career game, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky had two goals and four assists to become the fastest player to reach 1,000 career points (breaking Guy Lafleur's record of 720 games). Oilers won 7-3 against the visiting Kings.

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added four assists in a 9-5 Kings' win against the Winnipeg Jets, at the Forum.

December 18

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In 1983, Wayne Gretzky scored two goals and two assists, for his 100th point of the season as the Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-5. Gretzky's 100th point came in the Oilers 34th game of the season, the fastest 100 points by a player in NHL history.

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In 1997, the New York Rangers' Wayne Gretzky scored his 1,800th career assist in a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

December 17

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In 1982, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky had a goal and three assists as the Oilers won 10-4 over the visiting New Jersey Devils.

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In 1983, in his 352nd career NHL game, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added five assists to reach the 500 assist mark and the 800 career point mark in his NHL career. Oilers won 8-1 over the visiting Quebec Nordiques.

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored four goals, including a natural hat trick in the first period (for his 41st career hat trick) and picked up an assist, as the Oilers won 5-3 over the visiting Quebec Nordiques.

December 15

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In 1984, Wayne Gretzky scored five goals (for his 31st career hat trick) and added an assist to lead the Oilers to an 8-2 win over the Blues at St. Louis.

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In 1990, the Los Angeles Kings' Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added four assists in an 8-3 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers.

December 14

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored his 22nd career hat trick and added two assists, and Glenn Anderson had two goals and two assists as the Oilers won 9-4 against the Rangers, at New York.

December 13

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In 1983, playing in his 350th career game, Wayne Gretzky scored his 300th career goal, and added an assist. The milestone came in an 8-5 Oilers' loss to the Islanders at New York.

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In 1985, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added two assists to give him 1,200 career points in career game #504, as the Oilers won 6-3 against the Jets, at Winnipeg.

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In 1989, the Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky extended his team-record consecutive game assist streak to 17 straight, in the Kings' 5-2 win over the Whalers at Hartford. Gretzky scored 35 assists during the 17 game streak.

December 11

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In 1985, Wayne Gretzky tied is own record for most assists in one game with seven in a 12-9 Oilers win over the Chicago Blackhawks. It did set a record for most assists in a road game. The 21 combined goals tied an NHL record for most goals in a single game set in 1920.

December 10

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first NHL player to score 40 career hat tricks, when his three goals led the Oilers to a 7-4 win against the Jets, at Winnipeg.

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In 1989, Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky had a goal and three assists to give him 1,900 career NHL points (in just 803 games) as the Kings beat the Nordiques 8-4 in Quebec City.

December 9

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In 1979, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky played against Hartford's Gordie Howe for the second of four times in their NHL careers, when the Oilers beat the Whalers 3-0 at Edmonton. Gretzky scored a goal in the game, to trail Howe in career goals 797-11.

December 7

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In 1982, Wayne Gretzky extended his NHL-record point scoring streak to 30 straight games as Edmonton won 3-2 over the visiting St. Louis Blues. Gretzky scored 24 goals and 52 assists for 76 points during the 30 game streak.

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In 1985, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky had a goal and four assists as the Oilers won 8-4 against the visiting Minnesota North Stars.

December 5

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In 1982, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added four assists as the Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-3, to extend their home undefeated streak against the Kings to 10 games (6-0-4).

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In 1984, Wayne Gretzky had a goal and four assists as the Oilers won 6-4 over the Islanders, in Edmonton.

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In 1985, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky picked up five assists as the Oilers tied 6-6 against the visiting Los Angeles Kings.

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists, to give him 1,400 career NHL points (in 580 games), when the Oilers won 4-2 at Pittsburgh. Gretzky joined Gordie Howe, Marcel Dionne, Phil Esposito & Stan Mikita in the 1,400 point club.

December 1

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In 1996, the New York Rangers' Wayne Gretzky becomes the only player in NHL history to reach the 3,000 point plateau, including the regular season and playoffs combined, in a 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

November 30

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In 1993, the Kings' Wayne Gretzky registered his 1,600th career point vs. the Winnipeg Jets in Los Angeles.

November 29

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In 1984, playing in his 416th NHL game, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky recorded his 599th and 600th career assists as the Oilers won 4-2 at Boston.

November 28

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In 1982, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists as the Oilers won 7-5 at Detroit.

November 27

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored his 30th career hat trick and added two assists in the Oilers' 7-1 win at Toronto.

November 26

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In 1980, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and picked up four assists to lead the Oilers to a 10-3 win over the Black Hawks.

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky began an NHL-record 17 consecutive game assist streak, at St. Louis. It came in the midst of his NHL record 51-game point scoring streak (during which he scored 153 points). Oilers lost 8-6 to Blues.

November 25

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In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get eight career hat tricks before age 21, when he scored four times (and added an assist) in an 11-4 win over the visiting L.A. Kings.

November 24

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added three assists, and Jari Kurri had a goal and three assists in the Oilers' 7-6 win against the visiting St. Louis Blues.

November 23

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In 1988, in his 718th career game, Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th career goal to become just the third NHL player to accumulate more than 600 goals and more than 900 assists and only the fifth player with 600 goals. He also added five assists for a six-point night as the Kings won 8-3, at Detroit.

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In 1991, Wayne Gretzky scored his 49th career hat trick and picked up an assist to lead the Kings to a 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks, at the Forum.

November 22

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In 1986, Wayne Gretzky scored his 500th goal into an empty net to complete a hat trick against the Vancouver Canucks in his 575th game to become the fastest player ever to reach 500 goals.

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In 1999, Wayne Gretzky is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame just seven months after retiring after the customary three-year waiting period was waived.

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In 2003, Gretzky participated in his one and only "old-timers" game, the MegaStars Game which featured players from the Edmonton Oilers dynasty against a team of Montreal Canadiens legends the day before the Heritage Classic outdoor game in Edmonton.

November 19

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In 1983, Wayne Gretzky scored his 21st career hat trick and added five assists to lead the Oilers to a 13-4 win over New Jersey, in Edmonton.

November 17

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In 1979, Rookie Wayne Gretzky played against Gordie Howe for the first of four times in their NHL careers. Gretzky went scoreless while Howe picked up one assist in the Hartford Whalers' 4-0 win over Edmonton.

November 16

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In 1995, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and picked up five assists as the Kings beat the Islanders, 9-2 in Los Angeles.

November 14

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In 1989, Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists as the Kings won 8-6, at Calgary.

November 12

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In 1983, Wayne Gretzky scored his 20th career hat trick and added two assists as the Oilers set a team record with their 8th straight win, 7-3 against the Red Wings at Detroit.

November 9

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added four assists as the Oilers won 7-4, at Washington.

November 7

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In 1980, playing in his 92nd career game, Wayne Gretzky picked up an assist, to give him 100 career NHL assists. The milestone came in a 4-2 Oilers' win over the Jets at Winnipeg.

November 6

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored four goals (his 19th career hat trick) and added three assists, as the Oilers beat the Jets, 8-5, at Winnipeg.

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky became the third player in NHL history to score 1,700 points. He got two goals and an assist in career game #711 as the Kings won 5-3 over the Blackhawks at Chicago.

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky had four assists to lead the Kings to an 8-3 win over the Penguins at the Forum.

November 4

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In 1987, playing in his 645th career game, Wayne Gretzky scored the 42nd hat trick of his NHL career in a 7-2 Oilers win over the New York Rangers in Edmonton. Gretzky also added two assists to give him 1,000 career NHL assists, joining Gordie Howe as the only two men to have reached that milestone.

November 2

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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.

October 31

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In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to get seven career hat tricks before age 21, when he scored three times (and added an assist) in an 11-4 win over the visiting Quebec Nordiques.

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In 1989, Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky scored his 46th career hat trick and added three assists in the Kings' 8-4 win at Pittsburgh.

October 28

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky picked up two assists to become the first player in NHL history to get 1,100 career assists; the milestone came as the Kings beat the Jets 7-4 in Winnipeg.

October 26

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In 1984, Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists in the second period, as the Oilers beat Los Angeles, 8-2.

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In 1990, Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to hit the 2,000 point milestone, with an assist as the Kings lost 6-2 to the Jets at Winnipeg. He upped his career stats to 684 goals, 1,316 assists, for 2,000 points in 857 NHL games.

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In 1997, Wayne Gretzky picked up 2 assists in the Rangers 3-3 tie with Anaheim, in New York. The 2 assists (#1,850 and 1,851 of his career) gave Gretzky more assists than any other player in history had points (passing Gordie Howe's point total of 1,850).

October 24

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In 1987, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added three assists as the Oilers beat Vancouver 9-5, to extend their home undefeated streak against the Canucks to 10 games (9-0-1).

October 21

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored twice and added three assists as the Oilers won 9-1 against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.

October 20

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In 1978, Indianapolis Racers rookie Wayne Gretzky scored his first two pro hockey goals, in a 4-3 loss to Edmonton. The goals came in Gretzky's second career WHA game.

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In 1985, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky picked up his 700th and 701st career assists, as the Oilers won 8-5 at Los Angeles. The milestone assists came in Gretzky's 478th career game.

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added two assists in the first ever NHL game featuring two Gretzky brothers. Wayne played against his 21-year-old brother Brent (in his second NHL game), as the Kings won 4-3 at Tampa Bay.

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In 1995, Wayne Gretzky for four assists to become the first player in NHL history with 1,700 career assists as Los Angeles won 7-4 at Washington.

October 19

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In 1984, Wayne Gretzky had two goals and three assists in the Oilers' 7-4 win against the Jets, at Winnipeg.

October 18

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored his 29th career hat trick to lead the Oilers to a 7-5 win over the North Stars at Minnesota.

October 15

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In 1986, Wayne Gretzky picked up five assists to lead the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Quebec Nordiques.

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky picked up a first period assist for point #1,850 to tie Gordie Howe, then scored in the final minute to become the NHL's all time leading point scorer. He scored again in overtime to lead the Kings to a 5-4 win at Edmonton.

October 14

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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.

October 11

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In 1987, Wayne Gretzky had a goal and four assists as the Oilers won 9-2 at Los Angeles.

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In 1990, Wayne Gretzky had four assists, then scored a goal with :49 remaining in game to give the Kings a 5-5 tie against Edmonton, at the Forum.

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In 1997, Wayne Gretzky scored his 50th career hat trick (and his first with New York) and added two assists in the Rangers' 6-3 win at Vancouver. It was also Gretzky's 66th career five-point game.

October 10

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In 1979, the Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut in a 4-2 loss to Chicago. Gretzky registered his first NHL point with an assist.

October 9

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored two goals and four assists as the Los Angeles Kings won 10-3 over the Red Wings at the Forum.

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In 2002, Wayne Gretzky's #99 jersey was retired by the Kings in a pre-game ceremony in Los Angeles before a 4-1 opening night victory against the visiting Phoenix Coyotes.

October 8

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists as the Kings beat Detroit 5-0, at the Forum.

October 6

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky scored his first goal in a Kings uniform on his first shot of the game, as the Kings won on their opening night, 8-2 vs Detroit. Gretzky had a goal and three assists in the game, and passed 83 Kings in team's all time scoring.

October 5

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In 1983, Edmonton Oilers' center Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added an assist during a 5-4 win over Toronto in the 1983-84 season opener. It was the beginning of an NHL-record 51 game scoring streak for Gretzky that lasted until Jan. 28, 1984.

October 1

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In 1999, Gretzky's #99 is retired by the Edmonton Oilers before their home opener against the New York Rangers. The city of Edmonton would also name an expressway after Gretzky.

September 27

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On this date in 1991, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal in the first outdoor exhibition game in NHL history as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 in Las Vegas, Nevada in temperatures in the mid 80's.

September 20

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In 1995, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent Brent Gretzky (younger brother of Wayne).

September 16

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In 1978, 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky attended his first pro training camp, as a member of the WHA's Indianapolis Racers.

August 9

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings by the Edmonton Oilers, along with Mike Krushelnyski and Marty McSorley, in exchange for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, three first round draft choices (1989, 1991, 1993) and cash.

July 21

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In 1996, Wayne Gretzky signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers.

July 17

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky married actress Janet Jones before a crowd of 700 people in Edmonton while many more watched on TV across Canada.

June 24

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In 1999, Gretzky would win his final NHL award, the Lady Byng Trophy at the NHL Awards in Toronto. It was the fifth time he would win the Lady Byng.

June 23

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In 1999, Wayne Gretzky was announced as one of the Hockey Hall of Fame's newest members following his retirement on April 18th, 1999 becoming the tenth player to bypass the three-year waiting period, the final person to be so honored.

June 13

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In 1979, Wayne Gretzky was claimed as a priority selection by the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL Expansion Draft in Montreal.

June 10

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In 1978, 17-year-old Wayne Gretzky signed a personal services contract with Nelson Skalbania, owner of the WHA's Indianapolis Racers. It was for a $250,000 bonus, $100,000 first season, $150,000 for the next two seasons, and $175,000 in the fourth year.

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In 1987, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky won the Hart Trophy (as the NHL's Most Valuable Player) for the eighth consecutive season.

June 9

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In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky was awarded the NHL's Hart Trophy for the second straight year. In addition, he was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team.

June 6

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In 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the first player in NHL history to win the same award nine times when he was named the recipient of the Hart Trophy after his first season with the Los Angeles Kings.

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In 1990, Los Angeles Kings' center Wayne Gretzky was named winner of the NHL's Ross Trophy for the eighth time in his career.

June 5

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In 1980, Edmtonton's Wayne Gretzky was selected to the NHL's second All-Star Team and won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP after his first season in the league.

June 4

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky won the NHL's Hart and Art Ross Trophies, and was selected to the 1984 First All-Star Team.

June 2

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In 2000, the Phoenix Coyotes named Wayne Gretzky as their new Managing Director of Hockey Operations.

June 1

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In 1993, the Los Angeles' Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added three assists and Luc Robitaille scored twice to lead the Kings to a 4-1 win at Montreal, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

May 31

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In 1987, Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 to win their third Stanley Cup in four years.

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In 2006, the Phoenix Coyotes announced that Gretzky would return as coach of the team and singed him to a five-year extension.

May 30

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In 1995, the Oilers Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and assisted on three others to set single-year playoff records for assists & points as Edmonton beat Philadelphia 8-3 in Game 5 of the Finals to become the 1985 Stanley Cup Champions. Following the game Gretzky was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

May 29

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky set a Stanley Cup record, with his 8th career playoff hat trick, and added an assist to lead the Kings to a 5-4 win at Toronto, in Game 7 of the Campbell Conference Finals. The win advanced the Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals.

May 27

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored a power play goal at 1:41 of overtime to give the Kings to a 5-4 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 6 of the Campbell Conference Finals, at the Forum.

May 26

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In 1988, the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 in Game 5 of the Finals to win the 1988 Stanley Cup. Wayne Gretzky was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy with 43 points in 19 playoff games.

May 25

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In 1985, Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick (in the first period) and added an assist, and Paul Coffey picked up four assists as the Oilers won 4-3 over the Flyers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, in Edmonton.

May 24

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In 1987, Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists to lead the Oilers to a 4-1 win at Philadelphia, in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

May 22

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists as the Oilers won 6-3 at Boston, in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

May 20

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Oilers to a 4-2 win over the Bruins, in Edmonton in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

May 18

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In 1997, Wayne Gretzky extended his NHL record with his 10th playoff hat trick, and the Rangers scored three times on their first 4 shots for a 5-4 win at Philadelphia, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

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In 2008, Wayne Gretzky is named one of the six members of the IIHF Centennial All-Star Team along with Vladislav Tretiak, Borje Salming, Vyacheslav Fetisov, Valeri Kharlamov and Sergei Makarov.

May 17

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scores his 100th career playoff goal in Game Three of the Smythe Division Finals vs. Vancouver.

May 13

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In 1993, the Los Angeles Kings' Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added two assists as the Kings advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time in their 26 year history by beating the Canucks 5-3 in Game 6 of the Smythe Division Finals, at the Forum.

May 7

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored twice to become the first player in NHL history to score 100 playoff goals. Gretzky also added an assist to lead the Kings to a 7-4 win over the Canucks, in Game 3 of the Smythe Division Finals at the Forum.

May 5

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Kings to a 6-3 playoff win over the Canucks at Vancouver. The win tied the Smythe Division Final series at 1-1.

May 4

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In 1985, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added three assists as the Oilers won 11-2 over the Black Hawks in Game 1 of the Conference Championships, in Edmonton.

May 3

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In 1988, Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists to lead the Oilers to a 4-1 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, in Game 1 of the Campbell Conference Finals.

April 27

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In 1993, Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added three assists to lead the Kings to a 9-4 playoff win at Calgary in Game 5 of the Smythe Divison Semi-Finals.

April 26

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In 1999, just seven days after his final game, the Hockey Hall of Fame waives the three year waiting period to induct Gretzky into the Hall of Fame.

April 25

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In 1985, Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick and added 4 assists to lead the Oilers to an 8-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets, in Game Four of the Smythe Division Finals in Edmonton as the Oilers swept the series.

April 24

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In 1983, Wayne Gretzky tied an NHL record with three assists in one period (the third), and added the game winning goal as the Oilers beat Chicago 8-4, in Game 1 of their Campbell Conference Finals.

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In 1984, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and added three assists as the Oilers won 7-1 over the visiting Minnesota North Stars, in Game 1 of the Campbell Conference Finals.

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In 1986, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick and added two assists as the Oilers won 7-4 at Calgary, in Game 4 of the Smythe Division Finals.

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In 1989, the Kings' Wayne Gretzky scored his 86th career playoff goal, making him the #1 playoff goal scorer in NHL history (passing Mike Bossy who had 85 with the Islanders). Kings lost 5-3 to Flames, in Game 4 of the Smythe Division Finals.

April 23

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In 1996, Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists as St. Louis won 5-1 over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to give the Blues a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference Quarter-Final series.

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In 1997, Wayne Gretzky scored a natural hat trick (his league-record 9th playoff hat trick) within a span of 6:23 during the second period, as the Rangers won 3-2 over the visting Panthers, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals.

April 21

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In 1988, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a shorthanded goal at 7:54 of overtime to give the Oilers a 5-4 win at Calgary, in Game Two of the Smythe Division Finals. It was just the third shorthanded OT winner in Stanley Cup history.

April 20

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In 1992, the Kings' Wayne Gretzky picked up four assists to become the first player in NHL history to record 300 career playoff points, in an 8-5 win over the Oilers, in Game 2 of the Smythe Division Semi-Finals, in Los Angeles.

April 19

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In 1981, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scored a hat trick in a 5-2 playoff win over the Islanders, in Game Three of the Quarter-Finals in Edmonton.

April 18

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In 1999, Wayne Gretzky got his final point (2,847) of his NHL career on an assist when the Rangers lost 2-1 in overtime against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, in the final game of his career with the New York Rangers. On his retirement from the NHL, Gretzky held forty regular-season records, fifteen playoff records, and six NHL All-Star records.

April 17

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In 1983, Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky set a playoff record for most points in a game, with seven (on four goals and three assists) in a 10-2 win at Calgary.

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1995, the Los Angeles Kings Wayne Gretzky picked up an assist to become the first 2,500 career point scorer in NHL history, as Los Angeles lost 5-2, at Calgary.

April 16

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In 1996, Wayne Gretzky picked up three assists when St. Louis won 3-1, at Toronto in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarter-Finals.