Wayne Gretzky's blockbuster trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 did what many thought was impossible: It ignited the popularity of hockey in Southern California. Just more than a quarter-century later, Gretzky and the NHL are about to bear witness to another impossible feat—an outdoor hockey game at Los Angeles' hallowed Dodger Stadium.
The Jan. 25 matchup between the Kings and Anaheim Ducks was just one of many subjects broached with The Great One when he sat down for an exclusive interview with CNN's Rachel Nichols.
Gretzky's appearance at Dodger Stadium, along with Vin Scully and many other Los Angeles legends, will mark the first time in four years that the all-time leading goal scorer will appear at an NHL event. In December, the league agreed to pay Gretzky money he was owed from his days as an owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.
But despite the contentious relationship, he made clear he wanted to be a part of the historic event—one that was totally unthinkable when he arrived in California more than two decades ago:
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