Wayne Gretzky, the executive director of Canada’s team, called media reports of unrest in the Canadian locker room “American propaganda.” Advertisement “I don’t think we dislike those countries as much as they dislike us,

The mounting criticism over Wayne Gretzky and his ties to President Donald Trump amid political tension between the U.S. and Gretzky’s native Canada has “broken” The Great One’s heart.

Amid tensions between the neighboring nations at a political level, Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky found himself on the end of criticism from fans amid his ties with the U.S. president

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended Wayne Gretzky against criticism for supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing Gretzky's strong love for Canada. Ford highlighted Gretzky's emotional reaction to the backlash and called on Canadians to consider his patriotic dedication to the country.

While in the Hall of Fame’s famed Stick Storage Centre, which holds more than 4,000 sticks, the oldest dating to 1875, Ovechkin was fascinated with an old, wooden one with a long flat blade. It belonged to Maurice Richard, who held the NHL goal record with 544 before Howe passed him on Nov. 10, 1963.

Wayne Gretzky became something of a controversial topic in Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Gretzky's relationship with Donald Trump amid the strained political relations between the US and Canada became a flash point when the "Great One" was selected to be an honorary captain for Canada.

But then Trump added this kicker: 'Wayne is my friend ... great in the sport of hockey: former Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr. Orr, who like Gretzky is an avid Donald Trump supporter ...