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Wayne Gretzky looks back on the last ninety-nine years and tells us, from his point of view, about the NHL's most memorable moments. From hockey's fierce early battles on natural ice; through its mythical golden era, where Howe, Richard, Beliveau, Hull, Orr, and Esposito defined greatness; through the unforgettable dynasties in Montreal, New York, and Edmonton and the success stories of today's NHL, Gretzky takes us onto the ice and into the dressing room to share stories about the great players and great characters who have inspired him, weaving in his own memories of the game that has meant so much to him. These are accounts of friendship and rivalry, triumphs and upsets, role players and heroes.