Walter Gretzky, the father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, passed away Thursday at the age of 82. The hockey world came together following the news to share their condolences and memories of Canada's No. 1 hockey dad.
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
RIP, Walter Gretzky and condolences to his family. Walter was truly Canada’s hockey Dad. https://t.co/tV4XrOddny
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) March 5, 2021
My heart goes out to the Gretzky family. He was what we all picture as a proud hockey dad. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/xPZWzweYXC
— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) March 5, 2021
Walter Gretzky has passed away at the age of 82. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uyMC2kBeLf
— theScore (@theScore) March 5, 2021
RIP to the greatest hockey dad of all time. 🧡💙 https://t.co/oVEArAH4s4
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 5, 2021
Rest in peace to the father of the greatest there ever was. That Walter lost so much of his memory to that stroke, which included so much of his son's career, always seemed something close to Biblical. https://t.co/GpjlI58Fjg
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) March 5, 2021
THE hockey dad has left us. RIP Walter Gretzky 🙏 https://t.co/ibe3QICAI8
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 5, 2021
Such a humble, wonderful man. Condolences to the Gretzky family. https://t.co/CLqCgfPXpz
— Chris Cuthbert (@CCpxpSN) March 5, 2021
One of the finest people you could ever meet. A true gentleman and a huge reason why Wayne became the greatest player and ambassador hockey has ever seen. Thank you Walter. https://t.co/eP8VFV7b5W
— David Amber (@DavidAmber) March 5, 2021
My heart goes out to the entire Gretzky family at the loss of their beloved Walter. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. 🇨🇦 🙏 https://t.co/XGvyFt7aTR
— Christine Simpson (@SNChrisSimpson) March 5, 2021
Always the gentleman. Always had a smile and so incredibly generous with his time. Canada’s hockey dad is a very fitting description. Deepest condolences to Wayne and the entire Gretzky family. https://t.co/LShfkb0V7l
— Brendan Shanahan (@brendanshanahan) March 5, 2021
Great photo of Walter Gretzky here. He lived a remarkable life, being named to the Order of Canada and having a school named after him.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) March 5, 2021
Always enjoyed seeing him around Leafs games, where he was a frequent guest. pic.twitter.com/9t6T0o8UsG
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 5, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of Walter Gretzky’s passing. A legend. A gentleman. A kind soul. He cared about so may others before himself. I think that if we aspired to be half as great as Walter, we would be ok. RIP Walter. My sincere condolences to the entire Family. 🙏🏻@WayneGretzky
— Darren R Pang (@Panger40) 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
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
The St. Louis Blues organization would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the Gretzky family on the passing of Walter Gretzky.
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 5, 2021
There is no doubt: Walter was The Great One of Hockey Dads. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/Zdm8WUI2H3
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 5, 2021
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 5, 2021
Walter Gretzky cared deeply about his family and his community - his kindness was undeniable, his passion was obvious, and his impact was immense. My thoughts are with Wayne and the entire Gretzky family, and all who are mourning the loss of Canada’s hockey dad.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 5, 2021
