EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club and Oilers Entertainment Group released the following statements on the passing of Walter Gretzky on Thursday at age 82.
"On behalf of the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club, I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Gretzky family on the passing of Walter Gretzky. The fabric of our franchise has been woven by some of the most influential players, coaches and executives the game has known, and included in that too are the loved ones that make our team a family. From his development and constant influence on one of the greatest players our game has known, to the tremendous impact he had on Canada's Olympic gold-medal-winning team in 2002, Walter was truly everyone's hockey dad. He will be missed by all of us, but the memories created by his tremendous character and passion for our game will remain with us forever."
RELEASE: Oilers statements on Walter Gretzky's passing
Bob Nicholson and Kevin Lowe provide comments on behalf of the hockey club after Walter Gretzky's passing at age 82
