Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to use economic force to make Canada the 51st state. Canadians have a long history of taking their national hockey team seriously,

Should Oilers Icon Wayne Gretzky Have Been Honorary Captain? EDMONTON -- The Great One. Now, these feelings are being stirred up as Trump published a post on Wednesday night that

Frustrations that Gretzky has not sufficiently supported Canada were voiced by fans online after he appeared as honorary captain in a suit and tie at the hockey final. American honorary captain Mike Eruzione wore the U.S. jersey.

The USA's 4 Nations final defeat to Canada was marred by a number of flashpoints, with Donald Trump - who was in attendance at the TD Garden - taking aim at Wayne Gretzky

Canadian hockey star Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to make Canada the 51st state.