flyercanuck Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 With covid protocols in place Walter Gretzky didn't get the proper sendoff he deserved. It's not often someone who's spent as long in the spotlight as he has never has anything bad said about them. You could say the same about Wayne, which drives the point even further on his dad. Just thought some might like to see this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Walter looked like the person he was. A Dad who froze while flooding a rink for a kid he loved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan4ever Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Just saw this...what a beautiful tribute! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL HHOF Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) Walter Gretzky dies at 82, father of Wayne Gretzky Remembered as 'our team captain' by son, was member of Order of Canadahttps://www.nhl.com/news/walter-gretzky-father-of-wayne-gretzky-dies-at-82/c-322127384 Walter Gretzky remembered for impact on son Wayne Gretzky, charity work Players, coaches, politicians praise 'Canada's hockey dad' who dies at 82https://www.nhl.com/news/walter-gretzky-remembered-for-impact-on-game-of-hockey/c-322140514 Walter Gretzky Was The World's Hockey Dadhttps://www.si.com/hockey/news/walter-gretzky-was-the-worlds-hockey-dad Walter Gretzky, father of the Great One, dead at 82https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/walter-gretzky-obituary-1.5937764 Walter Gretzky, father of The Great One, dies at 82https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/walter-gretzky-father-nhl-legend-wayne-gretzky-dies-82/ Walter Gretzky, Father of NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky, Dies at 82https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2934635-walter-gretzky-father-of-nhl-legend-wayne-gretzky-dies-at-82?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial Canada’s Hockey Dad Walter Gretzky passes away at 82https://www.tsn.ca/canada-s-hockey-dad-walter-gretzky-passes-away-at-82-1.1602830 Walter Gretzky, father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, dies at age 82https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31007352/walter-gretzky-father-hockey-legend-wayne-dies-age-82 Maple Leafs mourn the loss of Walter Gretzkyhttps://www.si.com/hockey/news/maple-leafs-mourn-the-loss-of-walter-gretzky Walter Gretzky, father of the Great One, dies at age 82https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfzUoSWml5g Legendary 'Canadian Hockey Dad' Walter Gretzky dies at 82 after 9-year battle with Parkinson'shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDWpaCB1F0I Remembering Walter Gretzky With Ron MacLeanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOwlbzVOPKE Walter Gretzky Was The World's Hockey Dadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaKMsdf_70U Remembering The Life And Legacy Of Walter Gretzkyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufmebshiQ04 Global National: March 6, 2021 | Walter Gretzky, father of hockey's "Great One," laid to resthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B_dgfhQNgo "Canada’s hockey dad" Walter Gretzky dead at 82https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFk4ZOcArkw "A remarkable man": Paying tribute to Walter Gretzky at Brantford, Ont., funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycikcCKJjM4 Walter Gretzky funeral: An emotional Wayne Gretzky remembers his fatherhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyLtjR-Unqw Walter Gretzky memorial service: Saying goodbye to "Canada's hockey dad" | FULLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_4grNx1UyM Wayne Gretzky Gives Heartfelt Speech At Walter Gretzky's Funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAvy-rvnQm4 2 p.m.: Walter Gretzky's funeral in Brantfordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_IxyHSHxQs Walter Gretzky funeral servicehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK9UNkXzntI Canada mourns the passing of Walter Gretzkyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjRuity6NKg Walter Gretzky stick salutehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9oTjE5rJQs Walter Gretzky, Brantford's 'Great One', honoured in hometown funeralhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR4L8XfbCZU Remembering Walter Gretzky 2021 TRADE DEADLINE | WALTER GRETZKY | 7403 https://thehockeynews.store/collections/back-issues/products/2021-trade-deadline-preview-7403?variant=39266660352134 Edited April 25, 2022 by NHL HHOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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