Wayne Gretzky Statue

Much like Jennie when I find myself meeting friends at Rexall the Gretzky statue is always our meet up spot. I am not much of a hockey fan but one cannot deny the feeling of Edmontonian pride that wells up inside seeing the great one hoisting the cup above his head during the glory years of the Oilers franchise. I am also always in awe of it’s consistent immaculate condition. I am not sure if it’s due to locals respect of the landmark or the grounds staff hard work in removing litter and graffiti from the area but it is definitely not showing it’s age. I think if your a local you definitely need to stop and appreciate it on your way into a concert or event and if your a tourist with a love of hockey your trip to E-​town just would not be complete without a photo taken next to Mr. 99.

5 out of 5 for the one and only Wayne Gretzky, the epitome of Canadian hockey! No better way to remember this guy than constantly seeing his life size replica outside of Rexall place everytime I go cheer on the Oilers!

Ok, I am giving the Wayne Gretzky statue 5 stars for one simple reason: «K, meet ya at the Wayne Gretzky Statue…» Nuff said.
I have uttered that sentence hundreds of times over the last 20 years. And everyone knows what it means, exactly where it is, no questions asked. Whether you are going to a concert, game, rodeo, or anything else at the Coliseum, Northlands, Sky Reach, Rexall (and whatever it becomes next), all Edmontonians know it, live it, love it! He’s the Great One, Mr 99, our hero… oh, and a pretty cool Facebook pic too!

I can’t believe this iconic statue didn’t have a Unilocal page until now!
The Gretzky statue is a huge part of Edmonton since it embodies Wayne’s time here winning 4 championships and becoming the ambassador for hockey in the USofA. Now it serves as a reminder of past glory and what being a city of champions really means.
With Rexall Place fading into the NHL twilight in a few years the decision to move the statue to the new arena downtown is controversial at best. There are many arguments for and against it and this isn’t the forum to throw in my two cents. But wherever the Great One’s statute resides it will be a meeting place, a nostalgic location and part of the fabric of this city, province and the nation we call home… Canada.
GO HOCKEY GO!!!