Wayne Gretzky is a former professional ice hockey player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
During his career, Gretzky played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 20 seasons from 1979 to 1999. He played for four teams: the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers. However, he is most commonly associated with the Edmonton Oilers, where he achieved the majority of his success.
Throughout his career, Gretzky won the Stanley Cup four times, all with the Edmonton Oilers in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1988. He also won the Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s Most Valuable Player, a record nine times.
Wayne Gretzky Quotes
Here are 50 famous Wayne Gretzky quotes in English.
1. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
2. “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” – Wayne Gretzky
3. “A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.”– Wayne Gretzky
4. “The only way a kid is going to practice is if it’s total fun for him… and it was for me.” – Wayne Gretzky
5. “I wasn’t naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for.” – Wayne Gretzky
6. “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” – Wayne Gretzky
7. “I don’t like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I don’t like them crossing one another, and I kind of have them hidden in the corner. I put baby powder on the ends.” – Wayne Gretzky
8. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” – Wayne Gretzky
9. “Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases, and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” – Wayne Gretzky
10. “I love the winning, I can take the losing, but most of all, I love to play.” – Wayne Gretzky
11. “Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.” – Wayne Gretzky
12. “The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.” – Wayne Gretzky
13. “I always tell kids, you have two eyes and one mouth. Keep two open and one closed. You never learn anything if you’re the one talking.” – Wayne Gretzky
14. “You have to be able to score in different ways to be a really good player.” – Wayne Gretzky
15. “I wasn’t interested in being a scoring leader. I wanted to be a complete player.” – Wayne Gretzky
16. “You can’t score if you don’t shoot.” – Wayne Gretzky
17. “The greatest thing about hockey is the people you meet and the friendships you make.” – Wayne Gretzky
18. “Success is not a matter of luck; it’s a matter of preparation, attention to detail, and surrounding yourself with the right people.” – Wayne Gretzky
19. “You can’t measure a person’s heart, desire, and dedication. All you can go by is how hard they play on the ice.” – Wayne Gretzky
20. “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” – Wayne Gretzky
21. “I wasn’t born with great skills, I worked hard to develop them.” – Wayne Gretzky
22. “Hockey is a game of mistakes. The team that makes the fewest mistakes wins.” – Wayne Gretzky
23. “I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually, they make the difference between winning and losing.” – Wayne Gretzky
24. “I love the challenge of trying to put myself in a position where I’m always learning new things.” – Wayne Gretzky
25. “I think hockey players are taught at a very young age that you have to play with pain to be successful.” – Wayne Gretzky
26. “You have to stay focused and be mentally tough. That’s what I’ve really learned: every day is a grind, and you have to go hard.” – Wayne Gretzky
27. “I couldn’t beat people with my strength; I don’t have a hard shot; I’m not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.” – Wayne Gretzky
28. “The highest compliment that a coach can pay a player is to tell him he played a complete game.”– Wayne Gretzky
29. “You can’t cheat the grind; it knows how much you’ve invested. It won’t give you anything you haven’t earned.” – Wayne Gretzky
30. “The greatest players are the ones who are not afraid to make mistakes.” – Wayne Gretzky
31. “I never wanted to be a superstar; I wanted to be the best player I could possibly be.” – Wayne Gretzky
32. “You have to play the game with your heart and passion, not just with your head. – Wayne Gretzky
33. “The key is to work hard and be prepared when the opportunity comes.” – Wayne Gretzky
34. “I learned early on that the harder you work, the more you can achieve.” – Wayne Gretzky
35. “You have to believe in yourself and your abilities. If you don’t, nobody else will.” – Wayne Gretzky
36. “The best players in any sport are the ones who make the people around them better.” – Wayne Gretzky
37. “The day I stop giving 110% is the day I will quit the game.” – Wayne Gretzky
38. “Hockey is not about individual glory. It’s about the team.” – Wayne Gretzky
39. “The only thing better than scoring a goal is setting up a teammate to score.” – Wayne Gretzky
40. “Success is not about winning every battle; it’s about never giving up.” – Wayne Gretzky
41. “Hockey is a sport that requires perseverance, resilience, and a never-quit attitude.” – Wayne Gretzky
42. “The great thing about hockey is that it’s a team sport, and every player contributes to the team’s success.” – Wayne Gretzky
43. “There’s no substitute for hard work and determination. It’s what separates the best from the rest.” – Wayne Gretzky
44. “You have to be mentally ready to give your best effort every night.” – Wayne Gretzky
45. “I played the game the only way I knew how, and that was to win.” – Wayne Gretzky
46. “The best players never stop learning and improving.” – Wayne Gretzky
47. “The game is not about the records, it’s about the memories you create.” – Wayne Gretzky
48. “You have to play with passion and love for the game.” – Wayne Gretzky
49. “The biggest moments in hockey come when you put the team first.” – Wayne Gretzky
50. “The greatest legacy you can leave is inspiring others to love the game.” – Wayne Gretzky
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