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'Forget About the Past': Fans Weigh in on Criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump Ties

  • In early June 2025, Wayne Gretzky served as the honorary leader for Team Canada during the final match of the 4 Nations Face-Off against the United States.
  • Gretzky faced criticism due to his past public support for Donald Trump, including attending Trump's inauguration and being photographed with him at Mar-a-Lago.
  • Despite frustrations, Gretzky engaged warmly with current players, applauding the Dallas Stars last month and commenting on the Oilers' new music tradition featuring 'Pink Pony Club'.
  • Gretzky praised Connor McDavid as "the best player in hockey," highlighting McDavid's leadership during the Oilers' 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 4, 2025.
  • Fans expressed mixed views, with some urging to move past Gretzky's political ties while recognizing his significant contributions to hockey and the Edmonton community.
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The former Oiler player, Wayne Gretzky, is at the centre of a controversy, notably through his relations with Trump, but his sporting legacy remains undeniable.

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‘Forget about the past’: Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

It wasn’t long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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1330 & 95.5 WFIN broke the news in on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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