Wayne Gretzky Says He’s Proud of Being Canadian, Not Interested in Politics

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (R) is greeted by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., on April 6, 2025. AP Photo/Adam Hunger

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says he is proud to be a Canadian and plans to “stay in his lane” as an athlete rather than wading into the political arena.

Gretzky downplayed his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump during an April 7 appearance on radio program “The Ben Mulroney Show,” saying he’s “proud” of his Canadian heritage and isn’t interested in engaging in political debates.