Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I think the Americans are ready to play, they want to beat us. I think that players like Chris Chelios and his… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
The only way a kid is going to practise is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me. — 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 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)
