In Canada, you won’t find a bunch more proud than that of hockey dads. Hockey dads inspire their sons and daughters, and help them to become the best they can be in the sport.
Of all the hockey dads in Canada, there’s one that stands out in the crowd. He raised the greatest hockey player of all-time, and he did so humbly and with a smile.
On Thursday, the hockey world said goodbye to Walter Gretzky, father of Wayne.
RIP to the greatest hockey dad of all time. 🧡💙 https://t.co/oVEArAH4s4
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 5, 2021
The LA Kings are deeply saddened by the loss of Walter Gretzky. He was a kind, generous and humble soul to all who were fortunate to know him. Our sincere condolences go out to Wayne, Janet and the entire Gretzky family. pic.twitter.com/H5o2MotbrR
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 5, 2021
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 5, 2021
It is often said that you will be remembered for what you do for others, and Walter Gretzky will be remembered forever. Never too busy to take a photo or sign an autograph, Walter left a lasting impression on everyone he met and he will forever be Canada’s Hockey Dad. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NC0VqdBAgV
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) March 5, 2021
My dad and Wally, just two dads talking hockey, heading to see Cirque in Vegas. As good as they come, we will all miss you Wally. ❤️ #waltergretzky pic.twitter.com/FLbXsIDDpc
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) March 5, 2021
RIP Walter Gretzky- was always a class act and someone my parents enjoyed running into at Leaf games https://t.co/eAomoHkTqx pic.twitter.com/GunD9pwrZh
— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) March 5, 2021
When Walter walked into a room, we all felt the presence of Greatness. When he left the room we all felt better about ourselves because that’s what he did. He made us all feel better about ourselves. Thank you Wally. https://t.co/RNf4s7VLsH
— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) March 5, 2021
Canada’s Hockey Dad is gone. 😭
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Gretzky family on the passing of its patriarch, Walter. https://t.co/AFFTmrSEgu
The Maple Leafs join the hockey community in mourning the loss of Canada's hockey dad, Walter Gretzky.
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 5, 2021
A warm and gracious fixture at Maple Leafs home games for years, Walter made everyone he met feel special. Our condolences to the Gretzky family & Walter's innumerable friends. pic.twitter.com/fytTX7vGb9
The Devils are saddened to hear of the passing of one of the great figures in our game.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) March 5, 2021
Our thoughts are with the Gretzky family at this time. https://t.co/Xekjr63gxB
Sheldon Keefe met Walter Gretzky at an event in Pembroke:
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) March 5, 2021
"I remember him just sitting around, signing autographs and taking pictures for everybody that wanted one and chatting with anybody that wanted to talk. It was pretty cool to see someone of his stature taking part."
THE hockey dad has left us. RIP Walter Gretzky 🙏 https://t.co/ibe3QICAI8
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2021
Walter Gretzky got wind of when my twins were born years ago and sent me this bottle of wine and penned this message on it. Such a kind man. pic.twitter.com/aKNMPycPt4
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2021
Canada’s Dad. Such a wonderful man. Condolences to the Gretzky family. https://t.co/FzFSi0yduw
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) March 5, 2021
Condolences & Sympathies to the Gretzky Family & the many friends of Walter. https://t.co/6PArtzkbGO
— Craig Button (@CraigJButton) March 5, 2021
RIP Walter Gretzky ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mGi9rR7sFI
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) March 5, 2021
