Its hardly a rarity that a piece of hockey history revolves around the great one. Stories of the game, wayne gretzky celebrates the 99th anniversary of the nhl by penning short stories that help to illuminate the history of the league. Dec 09, 2016 the publicity blurb for wayne gretzkys new book, 99. Wayne gretzky books list of books by author wayne gretzky. Now, to mark the nhls ninetyninth anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. The nhl hockey star has 60 league records, which still stand, 18 years after his retirement. Wayne tells us plenty of stories all the way from the days before the original 6 to the final days of his legendary career. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, hardcover barnes. The wayne gretzky 99 award is awarded annually to the most valuable player in the ontario hockey league playoffs. Born in brantford, ontario in 1961, wayne gretzky learned to skate on a rink his father walter built in the familys backyard. Save wayne gretzky signed book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike. Wayne gretzky, the great one, will be signing copies of 99.
Stories of the game, kirstie mclellan day, gretzky. About 99 gretzkys story learn how determination, creativity, and an unrelenting passion for the game transformed a regular kid from brantford, ontario into one of the worlds greatest athletes. An exclusive excerpt from wayne gretzkys new book, 99. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, kirstie mclellan day. Stories of the game 2016, with kirstie mclellan day, was an indepth look at the history of hockey. The latest is a book, written by the hockey legend. Now, to mark the nhls 99th anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. Stories of the game, gretzky looks back on the last ninetynine years and tells us, from his point of view, about the nhls most memorable moments. Made from ageold distilling practices and finished in red wine casks from the gretzky winery, this is whisky that honours tradition while adding a touch of delicious innovation. The hockey news latest book, hockeys greatest photos. The stories of the players that made hockey such a wonderful sport through the early years are interspersed with gretzky s stories of how those players impacted his. Gretzkys sense of his sports history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art. Stories of the game is not an autobiography of wayne gretzky, but rather various hockey stories that include pieces of history coupled with highlights of his great career.
Stories of the game by by wayne gretzky with kirstie. Stories of the game, posits that the single most dominant athlete in north american sports is arguably the best hockey player of all time. The bruce bennett collection, is the perfect pickup for the diehard hockey fan. Wayne gretzkys personal stories of conversations on the ice, friendships and rivalries, and the process of being an nhl great, were the best part of the book. Practicing for hours on end, it was here that a young gretzky developed the skating, shooting and stickhandling techniques that appeared instinctive to so many over the course of his career. Stories of the game the great one delivers a personal history of the national hockey league. And by the time he had hung up his skates, he had rewritten the record book. Oct 18, 2016 hockey legend wayne gretzky discusses his new book 99 stories of the game. Stories of the game, a rare glimpse into how the mind of the great one works. Wayne douglas gretzky 1961 canadian hockey legend wayne gretzky put on his first pair of skates at age two in his hometown of brantford, ontario. Wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian pride the ice hockey legend marks the 99th anniversary of the nhl with his new book 99.
Wayne gretzky, in full wayne douglas gretzky, byname the great one, born january 26, 1961, brantford, ontario, canada, canadian icehockey player who was considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the national hockey league nhl. Gretzky began skating at age two and a half and was first taught hockey by his father. Wayne gretzky is putting his own story on ice to reflect on the history of the game. Wayne gretzky hockey vintage sports media guides ebay. Oct 18, 2016 this book showcases some of hockeys best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. Oct 18, 2016 wayne gretzky, nicknamed the great one, is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player ever. My life in pictures by wayne gretzky, paperback barnes. The edmonton minor hockey association also has an award named for gretzky. He spent 20 seasons on the ice between 1979 and 1999. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, kirstie mclellan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The publicity blurb for wayne gretzky s new book, 99.
Gretzky has written several books, including gretzky. My life in pictures traces the great ones career from playing in his fathers. Ranked with basketballs michael jordan and soccers pele, hockeys wayne gretzky retired from the nhl in april 1999. For dining reservations, please call 647 6976468 or book online here. Library journal wayne gretzky s 99 glides across a lifetime of high sticks and higher stakes. Wayne gretzky wines are produced from the finest grapes and developed by some of the countrys most celebrated winemakers. Stories of the game, book by wayne gretzky hardcover.
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Many favourite moments have wayne gretzky at their centre. The book 99 stories of the game by wayne gretzky and kirstie mclellan is a lengthy book full of tremendous stories that have helped shape the game of hockey that is. Wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian. Oct 17, 2016 its hardly a rarity that a piece of hockey history revolves around the great one. Hockey books sell better than most in this country. For the national hockey leagues 99th season, gretzky number 99, its greatest player ever, offers a look at back at some of hockeys pivotal. It can be argued that gretzky not only was the greatest hockey player who ever lived but could be the greatest player of all time in any sport. But this latest book by gretzky isnt just a retelling of the. In it, he details the moments that moved him the most.
For the national hockey leagues 99th season, gretzky number 99, its greatest player ever, offers a look at back at some of hockeys pivotal moments and its greatest pioneersand for. Stories of the game the great one weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. Wayne gretzky talks sticks in new book in excerpt from 99. No one has seen more of the game than he has but he has never discussed in depth just what it was he saw. Oct 26, 2016 wayne gretzky on hockey history, dreaming big and canadian pride the ice hockey legend marks the 99th anniversary of the nhl with his new book 99. From minorhockey phenomenon to hall of fame sensation, wayne gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of. This is a wonderful book because it celebrates gretzkys love and reverence for the game by examining the 99 year history of the nhl through the eyes of its greatest player. Stories of the game one of the most anticipated of the season. My life in pictures traces the great ones career from playing in his fathers backyard rink in brantford, ontario, through his unprecedented 21year pro career during which he rewrote the nhl record book breaking 61 nhl records, leading canada in international competition, and. As the wayne gretzky of hockey photography, bruce bennett is known as the best in the business, and. Hockey legend wayne gretzky discusses his new book 99 stories of the game. The wayne gretzky trophy is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the ohls western conference. Two years have passed since the last gretzky book came out.