Gretzky's Hilarious Tale of Wet Skates and Cross-Country Hockey

Wayne Gretzky's humorous anecdote about the challenges of playing hockey in the 1980s has gone viral. The story, shared in a short video clip, details the difficulties of traveling between games in Chicago and Detroit, with equipment often still wet from the previous night's game. "We would play on a Sunday night in Chicago and our equipment would still be wet for a game in Detroit on Monday," Gretzky said. "You put your skates on and they were about ten pounds heavier." The anecdote offers a glimpse into the demanding travel schedule and physical toll on professional athletes. The video's popularity highlights the enduring interest in sports legends and behind-the-scenes stories.