25 yrs ago #OnThisDay , Wayne Gretzky played his final NHL game!

The Great One capped off his legendary career uncontested at the top of nearly every all-time NHL scoring statistic.

Wayne Gretzky was awarded the Order of Sport & inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

So excited to watch our Director of Education & Programming Katelyn Roughley's session!

For more remarkable resources and stories about Indigenous Hall of Famers, visit the link:
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Read about Secretariat's Hall of Fame rider Ron Turcotte from America'sBestRacing!

Ron captured the Triple Crown in 1973, becoming the first jockey ever to win 5 of 6 consecutive Triple Crown races.

He was awarded the @OrderofSport in 1980.

americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2024…

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Congratulations Team Canada!

#OnThisDay in 2003, Mike Weir won #themasters !

He was the first Canadian, and first left-handed player to win the prestigious tournament.

Learn more about Mike’s story ⬇️

#OnThisDay in 1997, a star-studded Team Canada won their 4th consecutive IIHF Women’s World Championship!

The team included Order of Sport recipients & Hall of Famers Cassie Campbell, Danielle Goyette, Geraldine Heaney, Jayna Hefford, Angela James, and Hayley Wickenheiser.

Congratulations to @OrderofSport recipient and Hall of Famer Sonja Gaudet on another incredible honour! 👏

Sonja is a 3-time Olympic gold medallist, and a 3-time world wheelchair curling champion. She was awarded the Order of Sport in 2020-21.

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Congratulations to Team Homan on their gold medal win!

Congratulations to the 🇨🇦 Men's National Team!

Can't wait to cheer you on at the Copa América 🏆⚽️

#OnThisDay in 1923, Foster Hewitt broadcasted the first ever ice hockey game live via radio!

The history-making match at Mutual Street Arena was between Parkdale and Kitchener.

Foster Hewitt was awarded the @OrderofSport and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.