Gordie Howe: Gretzky shares touching tribute to his hockey hero
'Mr. Hockey' passes away at 88
The news of Gordie Howe's death on Friday left the sports world saddened to have lost a true hockey legend.
Wayne Gretzky's Twitter account posted a touching tribute, referring to the Great One's hero as the "the greatest hockey player ever."
Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)
—@OfficialGretzkySending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)
—@OfficialGretzkyPrime Minister Justin Trudeau also took time to honour the legendary Canadian.
My condolences to the family of Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings and all his fans around the world. He will always be Mr. Hockey.
—@JustinTrudeauHowe played for the Detroit Red Wings for the first 25 seasons of a career that spanned six — yes, six — decades, and the NHL team was one of the first to take to social media to honour its greatest player.
Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family as Gordie Howe passes away at the age of 88. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/i9KRzXRgwV">pic.twitter.com/i9KRzXRgwV</a>
—@DetroitRedWingsThe NHL released a tribute video and a statement from commissioner Gary Bettman:
The great Gordie Howe passes away at 88. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. <a href="https://t.co/9UMLDFPmAg">pic.twitter.com/9UMLDFPmAg</a>
—@NHLCommissioner Bettman Statement on the Passing of Hockey Legend Gordie Howe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/M86aHAuUjY">pic.twitter.com/M86aHAuUjY</a>
—@PR_NHLTeams from across the NHL sent their thoughts and condolences to the Howe family, and the Ottawa Senators paid homage by posting some of Howe's best highlights.
Hockey lost a legend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of <a href="https://t.co/r0HGttShWL">https://t.co/r0HGttShWL</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a><a href="https://t.co/oCFJ4RrvIV">https://t.co/oCFJ4RrvIV</a>
—@SenatorsWe are deeply saddened to hear that Gordie Howe has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. <a href="https://t.co/uQGaroqyZG">pic.twitter.com/uQGaroqyZG</a>
—@VanCanucksWe are saddened to learn of the passing of Gordie Howe. Our condolences are extended to the Howe family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZsoC5mzTuC">pic.twitter.com/ZsoC5mzTuC</a>
—@MapleLeafsRest in peace, Gordie. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MrHockey?src=hash">#MrHockey</a> <a href="https://t.co/tK4Bg09j4l">pic.twitter.com/tK4Bg09j4l</a>
—@EdmontonOilersOur thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family after the passing of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, today. <a href="https://t.co/g02DDgjh1b">pic.twitter.com/g02DDgjh1b</a>
—@NHLJetsOur thoughts are with Gordie Howe's family & friends. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/2wH7WJUQGs">pic.twitter.com/2wH7WJUQGs</a>
—@NHLFlamesC’est avec grande tristesse que les Canadiens ont appris le décès de Monsieur Hockey, Gordie Howe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9RIP?src=hash">#9RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/TdSX8UnC9c">pic.twitter.com/TdSX8UnC9c</a>
—@CanadiensMTLFellow Saskatchewan native and pro golfer Graham De Laet also remembered Howe.
RIP Gordie Howe. Saskatchewan legend. #9
—@GrahamDeLaetAnd NBC Olympics reminded fans of the time he ran with the torch for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
Hockey legend Gordie Howe, who carried the Olympic Torch at the 2002 Salt Lake Games, has died at age 88. <a href="https://t.co/IAnrUe0m8J">pic.twitter.com/IAnrUe0m8J</a>
—@NBCOlympicsOlympic figure skating champion Jamie Sale pretty well captured the feeling amongst Canadians on Gordie Howe.
RIP Gordie Howe! He will always be <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MrHockey?src=hash">#MrHockey</a> to us 🇨🇦
—@JamieSaleThere's no way 10 minutes can possibly sum up the incredible career of Gordie Howe, but in honour of Mr. Hockey, enjoy some of his most outstanding moments.