Gretzky is the Greatest

Wayne Gretzky broke a hockey record on October 15, 1989. He scored an important goal in a game against the Edmonton Oilers. The goal gave him 642 goals and 1,210 assists during his 11 years with the National Hockey League.

Gordie Howe set the record Gretzky broke. His record was 1,850 points. Howe played hockey from 1946 to 1980.

Gordie Howe was at the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. He said, "There's no end to Gretzky's brilliance. 

Background Information

Hockey is considered Canada's sport. Even if you don't follow it yourself, you probably know someone who is crazy about hockey. Talk about the game. Where is it played, how many teams are there? What is the NHL? Then talk about Wayne Gretzky. Talk about why he plays the game so well and maybe where he grew up.

Questions

1. What record did Gretzky break?

2. Who held the record before Gretzky?

3. How many years had Gretzky played in the NHL?

4. How do you think Howe felt when Gretzky broke his record?

5. When did Howe play from?

6. What is an assist?

7. What is the opposite of important?

8. What does NHL stand for?

9. Use brilliance in a sentence.

10. Is Gretzky still playing hockey?