Wayne Gretzky's Hockey Career

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What is one of the key reasons why Gretzky is widely considered the smartest player in the history of the game?

He was known for using excessive energy to tackle opponents.

His size and strength were impressive for the NHL standards.

He could consistently anticipate where the puck was going to be and execute the right move at the right time. (correct)

His ability to follow European patterns and lateral play.

According to Glen Sather, how did Gretzky differ from other players, in terms of his intelligence on the ice?

Gretzky was constantly analyzing and improvising on the ice. (correct)

Gretzky focused more on following instructions from his coach.

Gretzky often got into physical altercations with opposing players.

Gretzky had average intelligence compared to other players on the ice.

What did Igor Larionov, a hockey Hall of Famer, highlight as one of Gretzky's remarkable attributes?

Gretzky's predictable playing style

Gretzky's tendency to always stick to traditional hockey moves

Gretzky's ability to consistently improvise on the ice (correct)

Gretzky's reliance on pre-planned strategies

In which event did Gretzky's ability to improvise come into the spotlight as a team leader?

1998 Olympics in Japan Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did the Canadian team face during the 1998 Olympics, as mentioned in the text?

Trouble with European patterns and lateral play Signup and view all the answers

What was Wayne Gretzky known for in his first two seasons in the NHL?

Exceptional passing skills Signup and view all the answers

Why did opposing defencemen focus their efforts on foiling Gretzky's attempts to pass the puck?

To prevent him from assisting other players to score Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about Gretzky's ability to shoot on goal?

He had a fast and accurate shot with exceptional effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

How did Gretzky's style of shooting surprise goalies?

His shots were 'sneaky fast' despite his light build Signup and view all the answers

What did veteran journalist Peter Gzowski comment about Gretzky's actions on the ice?

Gretzky seemed to be able to slow down time with an unhurried grace Signup and view all the answers

Wayne Gretzky's Hockey Career

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What is one of the key reasons why Gretzky is widely considered the smartest player in the history of the game?

According to Glen Sather, how did Gretzky differ from other players, in terms of his intelligence on the ice?

What did Igor Larionov, a hockey Hall of Famer, highlight as one of Gretzky's remarkable attributes?

In which event did Gretzky's ability to improvise come into the spotlight as a team leader?

What challenge did the Canadian team face during the 1998 Olympics, as mentioned in the text?

What was Wayne Gretzky known for in his first two seasons in the NHL?

Why did opposing defencemen focus their efforts on foiling Gretzky's attempts to pass the puck?

What was unique about Gretzky's ability to shoot on goal?

How did Gretzky's style of shooting surprise goalies?

What did veteran journalist Peter Gzowski comment about Gretzky's actions on the ice?

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