Overview
- Wayne Gretzky was back in Edmonton for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final after the Oilers eliminated the Dallas Stars in five games.
- His presence reignited debate over his ties to President Donald Trump through his attendance at the inauguration and meetings at Mar-a-Lago.
- Some Canadians have pushed to rename Wayne Gretzky Drive after an online petition gathered around 14,000 signatures and vandals smeared his statue in March.
- Longtime supporters outside Rogers Place said they would leave politics behind to honor Gretzky’s four Stanley Cup titles and enduring impact on hockey.
- Gretzky’s surprise reaction to the Oilers’ new celebration song revealed his unfamiliarity with current fan culture when he asked if 'Pink Pony Club' was a band or a song.