When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I heard people say, 'Why would he want to do this?' My answer is 'Why not?' It is what I love. It's… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
He brings something special. I don't know what it is, but if you ask him, you couldn't understand his answer. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Skating alone is an art. Doing it on a substance? I don't know. That's got to be tough. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I really wanted to write a book [99: Stories of the Game] on the tradition and history of the league, where kids… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
My answer is, why not? ... It's what I love, it's what I know. Glen Sather was the best coach that I… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
When people come up to me and say, "I was at your Game 7 in the playoffs in Toronto," or, "I saw… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
One of the key qualities that you need to be a great hockey player is fantastic anticipation and feel for the game… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Sometimes people ask, 'Are hockey fights real?' I say, 'If they weren't, I'd get in more of them. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
The game is played out of instinct, but everyone on the ice has habits - good and bad. So the key to the game… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Lifting the Stanley Cup for the first time. There's nothing like it. It's the greatest story. In my era, they used to say you… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
It's really hard. And it's harder today because of the salary cap. It starts in September at training camp - getting every guy on… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
When you're playing an exhibition, you're kind of letting everyone get an opportunity. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
![“I really wanted to write a book [99: Stories of the Game] on the tradition and history of the league, where kids can pick it up and read it and learn things and say, "Geez, I didn't know that. That's pretty cool."” quote by Wayne Gretzky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/820/wayne-gretzky-4019_book_i-really-wanted-to-write-a-book-99-stori_2973740.jpg)
![“I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for kids under nine], for the Detroit Lasers. And I said, "Oh yeah, we beat you in the tournament, 8-1 and I think I scored seven goals, and the goalie was left-handed." And he was, "Oh my…” quote by Wayne Gretzky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/40b/wayne-gretzky-4019_beats_i-have-recall-i-don-t-know-why-or-how-i_162222.jpg)
