Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice
In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)
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Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
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