| Hockey is a highly competitive and challenging game. | | | | Racers of the World Hockey Association in 1978. His |
| Hockey lovers consider hockey players as genuine | | | | most productive years were with Edmonton Oilers of |
| heroes. The professional life of hockey players is very | | | | the National Hockey League. He joined this team in the |
| demanding. They have to perform extremely well | | | | year 1979 and led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup |
| even under pressure. They have to work irregular | | | | championships in 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988. He created |
| hours and must be able to follow instructions from | | | | several new records. Additionally, Gretzky won the |
| coaches and managers. Hockey players should be | | | | Conn Smythe Trophy and the Lady Byng Trophy. He |
| physically and mentally fit for the sport and possess | | | | ended his amazing 20-year career with 2,967 points. |
| special skills needed for the game. Moreover, a lot of | | | | During these years, he revolutionized the popularity of |
| traveling is involved in his career. Injuries are common in | | | | hockey while establishing himself as the greatest |
| the hockey players' lives. Many players have injuries | | | | player of all time. |
| caused by player contact, falls, and contact with a | | | | Gordie Howe is a famous hockey player and prolific |
| puck or high stick. | | | | scorer. He made his first NHL debut for the Detroit |
| Some of the most well known hockey players are | | | | Red Wings of the National Hockey League. In 1977, he |
| Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Gordie | | | | became the first player to score 1000 career |
| Howe, Maurice Richard, Doug Harvey, Terry Sawchuk, | | | | major-league goals. He spent more than 50 years as |
| Jean Beliveau, Bobby Hull, Eddie Shore, Jacques Plante, | | | | a remarkable professional hockey player. Mario |
| Guy Lafleur, Glenn Hall, Phil Esposito and Stan Mikita. | | | | Lemieux is another outstanding hockey player of |
| Wayne Gretzky is the most popular figure among | | | | Canada. |
| hockey players. He holds and shares several | | | | All of them have their own contribution to the |
| impressive records with other hockey players. He | | | | popularity the game of hockey that we enjoy today. |
| started his professional career with the Indianapolis | | | | |