Monday, September 26, 2016

Hockey great Wayne Gretzky among World Cup of Hockey converts

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TORONTO - Not unlike most humans, Wayne Gretzky did not rule well to change.

We all seemed to raise our eyebrows and roll our eyes last January, when the NHL and NHLPA unveiled its ambitious plan icing two multi-country teams in an effort to revive the World Cup of Hockey.

In the week and change the tournament was in session, loads of people have been conquered. North America team have become the darlings of the tournament and on Sunday afternoon, Team Europe got an appointment with Team Canada Hockey Jersey for the title.

Gretzky, who played on the team won silver medal with Canada's World Cup 1996, is happy for European marginal headed by former Edmonton Oilers coach Ralph Krueger. It provides a quality finish.

"This Europe team deserves to be there," Gretzky continued to fan event held inside the Distillery District. "Ralph Krueger has done an outstanding job with his team. I really like what they do.

"Has it taken a bit of zest out of it, not to have Sweden or Russia or the US? Maybe. But once they drop the puck for Game 1, the enthusiasm and energy will come back. I am delighted that it is a great series. "


Gretzky arrived in Toronto via Atlanta, where he had watched his-and-law Dustin Johnson competing in the PGA Tour Championship. Elite athletes in golf, hockey and other sports continue to raise the bar, Gretzky said.

"Athletes today are so much better," he says of the Connor McDavid the world. "They are bigger, they are faster, they are stronger. These kids are really dynamic."

As for the depth of Canada hockey ... Oh, it's never been better.

"We could put two teams in this tournament and very well done," smiled Gretzky.

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