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“It's really hard. And it's harder today because of the salary cap. It starts in September at training camp - getting every guy on the same page, being as mentally and physically as focused as you can be. Then in April and May, you basically spend eight weeks practising, watching video and playing games. That's your life.”

Quote by Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky, born on January 26, 1961, is a renowned Canadian ice hockey player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Gretzky's achievements in the NHL, where he played, are extraordinary, and he is known for his 9 scoring titles, 8 MVP awards, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. He led his teams to win 4 Stanley Cups. more

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