Wayne Gretzky remains a familiar voice in hockey. The Great One has been a studio analyst for TNT's NHL coverage since 2021 and signed a multi-year extension in October 2025. In April 2025 he was also in the spotlight when Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th goal to pass Gretzky's long-standing career goals record.
Even with that record gone, his total of 2,857 points looks untouchable. Here is the story of the man who wore 99. Browse the ice hockey collection as you read.
Wayne Gretzky Fact File
| Full name | Wayne Douglas Gretzky |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 January 1961 (age 65) |
| Place of birth | Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Position | Centre |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Current status | Retired (1999); TNT NHL analyst |
| Shirt number | 99 (retired across the NHL) |
| Nickname | The Great One |
Career History
| Years | Team | Games | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Indianapolis Racers (WHA) | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 1978–79 | Edmonton Oilers (WHA) | 72 | 43 | 104 |
| 1979–88 | Edmonton Oilers | 696 | 583 | 1,669 |
| 1988–96 | Los Angeles Kings | 539 | 246 | 918 |
| 1996 | St. Louis Blues | 18 | 8 | 21 |
| 1996–99 | New York Rangers | 234 | 57 | 249 |
| NHL career | 1,487 | 894 | 2,857 | |
Regular-season figures. Points are goals plus assists; the NHL career total excludes his WHA games.
Early Years: The Kid From Brantford
Gretzky grew up in Brantford, Ontario, and was famous as a teenager long before he turned pro. He began in the WHA with the Indianapolis Racers in 1978 before moving to the Edmonton Oilers that same season. When the Oilers joined the NHL in 1979, the number 99 was ready for the big stage.
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The Breakthrough: Records in Edmonton
In 1981–82 Gretzky scored 50 goals in just 39 games and finished the season with 92. Four seasons later he set a single-season record of 215 points. The Oilers became a dynasty, winning the Stanley Cup in 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988, with Gretzky collecting Hart and Art Ross trophies almost every year.
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The Peak: The Trade and Hollywood Hockey
On 9 August 1988, in a deal known simply as "The Trade", Gretzky moved from Edmonton to the Los Angeles Kings. It shocked Canada and transformed hockey's profile in the United States. He scored 918 points in eight seasons with the Kings and led them to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993.
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Later Career: St. Louis and New York
Gretzky was traded to the St. Louis Blues in February 1996, then joined the New York Rangers that summer, playing his final game in 1999. The Hockey Hall of Fame waived its usual waiting period to induct him that year, and the NHL retired number 99 for every team. He later coached the Phoenix Coyotes from 2005 to 2009.
Honours
Team
- Stanley Cup: 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988
- Canada Cup: 1984, 1987
Individual
- Hart Trophy (MVP): nine times
- Art Ross Trophy (top scorer): ten times
- Hockey Hall of Fame: 1999
- Companion of the Order of Canada
Records
- Most career NHL points: 2,857
- Most career NHL assists: 1,963
- Most points in a season: 215 (1985–86)
Away From the Ice
Gretzky runs Wayne Gretzky Estates, a winery and distillery in Niagara-on-the-Lake that opened in 2017, and works as an analyst on TNT's NHL coverage.
FAQs
How old is Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky is 65. He was born on 26 January 1961.
Where was Wayne Gretzky born?
He was born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
How tall is Wayne Gretzky?
Gretzky is 6 ft 0 in, or about 1.83 metres.
What teams did Wayne Gretzky play for?
He played for the Indianapolis Racers (WHA), Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers.
How many points did Wayne Gretzky score?
Gretzky scored 2,857 points in the NHL regular season (894 goals and 1,963 assists), the most in league history.
Who broke Wayne Gretzky's goals record?
Alex Ovechkin passed Gretzky's total of 894 goals when he scored his 895th on 6 April 2025.
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