In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)
Should Oilers Icon Wayne Gretzky Have Been Honorary Captain? EDMONTON -- The Great One. Now, these feelings are being stirred up as Trump published a post on Wednesday night that
Ken Campbell (@Ken_Campbell27) on X I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever he wants. And while he's done a ton for Canadian hockey, making him the Honorary Captain for Team Canada for this game is just plain tone deaf.
President Trump and Bobby Orr have also come to the public defense of Gretzky, whose support for Trump and appearance at a Canada-U.S. game upset some of his countrymen.
Heather Jeffares, sporting an Edmonton Oilers cap and jacket, recalls using her paper route money to pay for Oilers tickets to watch Wayne Gretzky play and standing outside the church during his ...
Frustrations that Gretzky has not sufficiently supported Canada were voiced by fans online after he appeared as honorary captain in a suit and tie at the hockey final. American honorary captain Mike Eruzione wore the U.S. jersey.
Wayne Gretzky has a net worth of $250 million in 2025. He earned this through his NHL career, endorsements, and business ventures. Gretzky's business endeavors include sports team ownership, real estate investments,