Brent Gretzky's A Blast
Brent Gretzky will be making a return to his hometown to play in the historical 100th Allan Cup. The Brantford Blast announced the signing of Gretzky today.
Brent, the youngest son of Walter and the late Phyllis Gretzky, who will turn 36 on February 20th, is expected to suit up with the Blast very soon.
Gretzky left Brantford at 17 years of age when he was drafted by the Belleville Bulls. After a stellar three-year OHL run, he was selected in the third round of the 1992 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightening. Since then he has played all over North America in the IHL, AHL, UHL and one year in Austria. Brent Gretzky's profile at hockeydb.com
Blast President & GM Peter Ham explained, "He's happy to be coming here. We're happy to have him. And hockey fans in the greater Brantford area are in for a real treat as they will now have the opportunity to watch this incredible Brantford born hockey talent play in his hometown, at the Civic Centre."
Ham went on to say, "Gretzky's presence heightens our chances to capture the 100th Allan Cup, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For the fans in the city of Brantford to be able to see one of their favourite sons play for something that will forever be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame, it makes it extra special."
The Blast will be going for their twelfth win in a row at home on Friday against theTillsonburg Vipers. The game is being presented by the Brant County chapter of the MS Society of Canada. Gametime is 7:30 at the Civic Centre. Doors open at 6:30. |
