Wayne Douglas Gretzky (born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played twent...
I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Wayne Gretzky
I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.
No matter who you are, we're creatures of habit. The better your habits are, the better they will be in pressure situations. Wayne Gretzky
No matter who you are, we're creatures of habit. The better your habits are, the better they will be in pressure situations.
I get a feeling about where a teammate is going to be. A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking. Wayne Gretzky
I get a feeling about where a teammate is going to be. A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
The day I stop giving is the day I stop receiving. The day I stop learning is the day I stop growing. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Wayne Gretzky
The day I stop giving is the day I stop receiving. The day I stop learning is the day I stop growing. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Ninety percent of hockey is mental and the other half is physical. Wayne Gretzky
Ninety percent of hockey is mental and the other half is physical.
When you're playing an exhibition, you're kind of letting everyone get an opportunity. Wayne Gretzky
When you're playing an exhibition, you're kind of letting everyone get an opportunity.
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be. Wayne Gretzky
A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
You'll never catch me bragging about goals, but I'll talk all you want about my assists. Wayne Gretzky
You'll never catch me bragging about goals, but I'll talk all you want about my assists.
Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful. Wayne Gretzky
Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need each and every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.
Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot. Wayne Gretzky
Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot.
My kids are no different than anyone else's - they tend to disagree with everything I say! Wayne Gretzky
My kids are no different than anyone else's - they tend to disagree with everything I say!
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy. Wayne Gretzky
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.
Growing up, I was always the small guy. Wayne Gretzky
Growing up, I was always the small guy.
It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL. Wayne Gretzky
It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it. Wayne Gretzky
The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.
Most people marry their mother. I married my father. Wayne Gretzky
Most people marry their mother. I married my father.
When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them. Wayne Gretzky
When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach. Wayne Gretzky
I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach.
When you win, say nothing, when you lose say less. Wayne Gretzky
When you win, say nothing, when you lose say less.
The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me. Wayne Gretzky
The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.
It's easier to lose than to win. Wayne Gretzky
It's easier to lose than to win.
Maybe it wasn't the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion. Wayne Gretzky
Maybe it wasn't the talent the Lord gave me-maybe it was the passion.
I couldn't beat people with my strength; I don't have a hard shot; I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work. Wayne Gretzky
I couldn't beat people with my strength; I don't have a hard shot; I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.
You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup. Wayne Gretzky
You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.
It doesn't matter what I think. It doesn't matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins. Wayne Gretzky
It doesn't matter what I think. It doesn't matter what other people think. You have to get on the ice and participate and play and the best team wins.
