Today in Chicago History: Rookie Wayne Gretzky makes his NHL debut at Chicago Stadium

1979: Edmonton Oilers rookie Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks at Chicago Stadium. He was held ...
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Today in Sports - Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal

1979 — Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first NHL goal in a 4-4 tie with the Vancouver Canucks. Gretzky beats goaltender Glen Hanlon with the game-tying power-play goal with 1:09 remaining in the ...

Connor McDavid makes history with 1,100th point against Blues, joins NHL legends Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Mike Bossy among all-time greats

Connor McDavid reached a historic milestone, recording his 1,100th career point in the Edmonton Oilers’ win over the St.

Sports equinox: The 26 biggest moments, including a no-hitter, a Wayne Gretzky milestone and George Steinbrenner's temper

History was made during the first-ever sports equinox. With their 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Steve Yzerman, Wayne Gretzky hit Team Canada Olympics GM with warning

Former Team Canada GMs Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman warn Doug Armstrong ahead of roster selection for 2026 Olympics.
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Today in Sports – Edmonton’s Wayne Gretzky scores his first career NHL goal

1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1949 — Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing ...