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Gretzky Steps Down as Oilers' Vice Chairman

Published on May 26 2021 6:10 am
Last Updated on May 26 2021 6:10 am

Wayne Gretzky stepped down Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers’ vice chairman, with the Hall of Fame legend reportedly to join TNT as a hockey analyst next season.

Gretzky said on social media, “Given the pandemic and other life changes, I realize I will not be able to dedicate the time nor effort needed to support this world-class organization.”

Gretzky, who used to be Edmonton’s captain and helped the team win four Stanley Cups, returned to the organization as vice chairman in 2016.

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