Wayne Gretzky

  • Wayne Gretzky is born

  • Joined his first hockey team (local childrens)

  • signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the fledgling World Hockey Association.

  • Indianapolis Racers Trade Wayne Gretzky to Edmonton Oilers

  • Wayne Gretzky Scores First Point of his Career in NHL Debut

  • awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the League's Most Valuable Player

  • Becomes First NHL Player to Break the 200-Point Mark

  • became the first hockey player and first Canadian to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

  • Sets All-Star Game Record with Four Goals in One Period

  • Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup

  • Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup

  • Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup

  • Edmonton Oilers win Stanley Cup

  • Traded to the Los Angeles Kings

  • Traded to the St. Louis Blues

  • Signs with the New York Rangers

  • Plays His Final Game

  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

  • founded the “Wayne Gretzky Foundation”.

  • Becomes the Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach

  • Steps Down as Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach