I remember when I was in middle school & just started to get into hockey, a hockey icon by the name of Wayne Gretzky was traded from Edmonton to Los Angeles 20 years ago yesterday (08-08-8). This trade is still the biggest in all of sports because of what Wayne did for hockey. By making this trade, the Kings brought an excitement & entertainment to offset the Showtime Lakers. Gretzky helped bring Hockey to warm weather cities such as Florida, Nashville, Carolina, Dallas, Anaheim, & even here to the Desert. He changed the game with his play making ability forever. He could score pretty much anytime he wanted but more importantly he got his teammates involved. I remember Bob Miller & Jim Fox calling the games while watching ASPN here in Phoenix like it was yesterday. They helped me learn the game of hockey but Gretz was the reason I watch hockey. Then hearing the news 12 years ago we were getting a team it just put the icing on the cake. Now Gretzky is our Coach & getting our young team to the playoffs will be a challenge but they are certainly capable this season. Wayne Gretzky will always be my favorite player & I quickly learned why he was called the Great One.
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