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Kids don't fight in minor hockey anymore. There's very few fights in junior and college hockey. So growing up, all these guys are not fighting.
Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
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The Corporation of the City of Brantford
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Wayne Douglas Gretzky
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You know, I've held women and babies and jewels and money, but nothing will ever feel as good as holding that Cup.
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I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for kids under nine], for the Detroit Lasers. And I said, Oh yeah, we beat you in the tournament, 8-1 and I think I scored seven goals, and the goalie was left-handed. And he was, Oh my God. I was the goalie! .
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Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.
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Most players go where the puck is. I go where the puck will be.
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Eight days ago, we were the toast of the town. Eight days later we're Thanksgiving turkeys.
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Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful.
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At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened.
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It's just amazing how many companies suddenly want you to hold up their products after you've held up the Stanley Cup.
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It really doesn't matter or concern me what people are saying or who thinks who is the favorite. The bottom line is you have to play.
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