Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky, often referred to as 'The Great One,' is a former professional ice hockey player and is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. He holds numerous NHL records, including the most career goals, assists, and points. Gretzky's vision, skill, and hockey intelligence revolutionized the game, and he played a pivotal role in popularizing ice hockey in North America. After retiring, he has remained involved in the sport as a coach, commentator, and ambassador.
Born on Jan 26, 1961 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 7 | 8.29 | 0.39% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 178,748 | $1,700,000 | 7,996$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,519 | $180,000 | 101$ |
| India | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 734,436 | $2,900,000 | 1,543$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,429 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,604 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,683 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 12 | 1,484,485,228 | 949,419 | $5,025,000 | 9,789$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky was the obvious top boy in the Oilers' iconic 1-2 situation.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky is a legendary hockey player whose trade to the Oilers is a significant memory for Mark Carney.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky hoists the Stanley Cup following the Oilers' victory in 1987.
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Ukraine:
Wayne Gretzky was a key player for Edmonton and won the Hart Trophy multiple times.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky is generally considered the greatest hockey player of all time.
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Latvia:
Wayne Gretzky is noted as the fastest player to reach 100 assists in Stanley Cup playoff history.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record was broken by Alex Ovechkin this spring.
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Slovenia:
Wayne Gretzky is the most famous name in the history of the Edmonton club.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky is often referred to as the greatest player of all time and was a key figure in the Edmonton Oilers' success.
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Canada:
Wayne Gretzky was in the Dallas Stars locker room congratulating them after they advanced to their third consecutive Western Conference final.
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