Wayne Gretzky, widely known as "The Great One," benefited immensely from Gordie Howe's mentorship, learning invaluable ...

Wayne Gretzky shared what he learned from his hockey idol, Gordie Howe. He said he often asked Howe for advice, as they spent ...

Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe have often been linked throughout their careers. Howe set many of the records Gretzky broke, but their relationship went deeper and was far more intimate for the two ...

When it came to No. 9 and No. 99, the bond between Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky spans most of Gretzky’s life. “The Great One” noted to ESPN that he initially met “Mr. Hockey” when he was about eight ...

Take it from The Great One — Gordie Howe was one of a kind. Wayne Gretzky appeared on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Friday to discuss the late NHL legend, who passed away Friday morning at 88 ...

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan -- The Great One would have the last word on this memorable night. "He is, he was, he will always be the greatest of all time," Wayne Gretzky said. A sold-out crowd of ...

Wayne Gretzky lost his hero Friday. Gordie Howe, "Mr. Hockey" to the world and Gretzky's childhood idol who became his longtime close friend, died at the age of 88.

Imagine Wayne Gretzky fulfilling a childhood dream and skating on the same line with his idol Gordie Howe. "The Great One" was imagining such possibilities 44 years ago.

— -- DETROIT -- Wayne Gretzky doesn't have much say in these matters, but the man known as The Great One said Tuesday he would like to see Gordie Howe's No. 9 retired by the NHL in honor of ...

Wayne Gretzky, considered by many the best player ever to lace up skates and shoot the puck, ... But you knew from his eyes how much he already misses the Wings’ icon Gordie Howe, ...

In 1980, Gordie Howe played in his 23rd and final NHL All-Star Game. At the time, he was a 51-year-old right wing with the Hartford Whalers. During his 26 NHL seasons, Howe played in 23 All-Star ...