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Canadian sports fans and critics have taken aim at hockey legend Wayne Gretzky following revelations of his ties to a polarizing American political figure. The public debate has unexpectedly merged sports legacy with political affiliation, eliciting responses that range from staunch defense to sharp criticism aimed at tarnishing his renowned reputation.

theglobeandmail.com / Some Oilers fans ready to move on from criticism of Gretzky over Trump ties

Certain supporters would rather remember the Great One for hockey accomplishments

edmontonjournal.com / ’Forget about the past’: Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

Gretzky, the Ontario-born hockey star who led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup victories in the 1980s, recently drew the ire of Canadians for his public support of Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his desire for Canada to join the U.S and become its 51st state

cbc.ca / Let bygones be bygones? Oilers fans weigh in on criticism of Gretzky over Trump ties

It wasn't long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

citynews.ca / ‘Forget about the past’: Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

EDMONTON — It wasn’t long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. But as the Edmonton Oilers skate their way through the Stanley Cup final, hockey fans say it’s time to let bygones be bygones. “I don’t think…

thestar.com / 'Forget about the past': Fans weigh in on criticism of Wayne Gretzky over Trump ties

EDMONTON - It wasn't long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's ties to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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