Wayne Gretzky takes to the ice again in a rare alumni game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Wayne Gretzky says he doesn’t lace up his skates much these days.
The Great One will make a rare return to the ice Saturday to play alongside other former Edmonton Oilers greats against Winnipeg Jets alumni as part of the Heritage Classic weekend.
“I mean, I skate once a year. I just really never find the energy, the enthusiasm to grab my equipment and say ‘Oh, I’m going to play pickup hockey,’” Gretzky told reporters Friday.
“I think when you play in the National Hockey League — you play with the best players and against the best players — it’s hard to go play Friday night hockey.”