“Seems Like Yesterday”: Emotional Wayne Gretzky’s Wife Pens Down a Heartfelt Note on His 24th Retirement Anniversary

April 18, 2023, marked the 24th anniversary of The Great One’s last match on the ice rink. As admirers from all over the world paid tribute to Gretzky, his better half Janet Gretzky also poured her heart out on the special occasion. Janet Gretzky often keeps fans updated by sharing the cute little moments of her husband. However, she recently dived into the archives and shared some emotional moments from the iconic night of Gretzky’s retirement. 

Janet took to Instagram and a heartwarming message with memories from his retirement. 

Janet shared touching moments from the iconic night

Janet posted a collection of images and videos from Wayne Gretzky’s retirement night in an Instagram post. The post opens with a beautiful candid image of emotional Gretzky waving at supporters while wearing the iconic Rangers’ jersey. The picture’s emotional caption, written by Janet, commented on how fast time has passed. The post celebrated her husband’s accomplished career and the sacrifices he made for the sport he cherished.

“Life is on speed dial! Seems like yesterday all the wonderful memories”, she wrote in the caption. The emotional tribute gives fans a glimpse into the emotional rollercoaster that Gretzky went through before, during, and after the match. 

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The post then transitions into a series of High-Intensity from the last match. Janet’s post also includes throwback videos of the post-match presentations. The visuals of the iconic Guard Of Honour given to the ‘Chosen One’ made fans emotional. The loud cheers and applause took fans down memory lane. 

One particularly touching moment captured in the post shows Gretzky walking to the Rangers’ dressing room. Her post reminded fans of the golden era of NHL sports. Her post showed that behind every great athlete, there is a human. 

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In the end, Janet also wished the best for the current NHL season qualifying teams for the upcoming playoffs. “Good luck to all the Teams in the NHL playoff.” As fans reflect on Wayne Gretzky’s iconic career, Janet’s heartfelt post served as a reminder of the impact that the legendary player made on and off the ice turf. Even after 24 years of Gretzky’s farewell, his legacy is still intact.