Reaction To Wayne Gretzky on Canada vs America

[@terryfarmer6894]

I met Wayne Gretzky when I was a bartender at the Calgary Corral. The year before the Saddledome was built. Edmonton is in the barn. It is a pre-season exhibition game. Gretzky was not playing . I drank a beer with him. It was then he explained to me " The battle for Alberta had started". Best hockey ever.

[@roderickdunn3464]

Wanye Gretzky is given credit for one of the best quotes. When asked what made him so great, he replied: i skate to where the puck is going, not to where it's been. Love it.

[@travisgreen5105]

This was great. Funny thing is, is that Theo Vaughn still has the same hairdo as Wayne did back in the 80's.

[@canadianehbignorth7325]

I grew up a couple blocks from Wayne's dad, Walter. It was common to have free and open ice rinks made in city parks all over brantford for local kids to play on. Sometimes Walter would come out and ref a game or two at the park by his house. Wayne's dad was a legend. RIP Walter Gretzky.

[@chrismyers99]

It's funny - the host mentioned Edmonton and Wayne says I've been there. THAT is Wayne showing the Canadian sense of (understated) humour - he played there for a decade, winning four Stanley Cups.

[@Therap1ssed]

We have a whole freeway that cuts through the center of Edmonton named Wayne Gretzky Drive 😂

[@moonlord7646]

4 Stanley cups actually

[@chrismyers99]

@@moonlord7646 Holy cow, not sure how I didn't remember that correctly.

[@Outrageous86]

And we haven’t won a damn thing since him…..

[@chrismyers99]

@@Outrageous86 don’t you think I’ll feel sorry for you - I’m from Toronto!

[@bridgetyoung6434]

To say that there is no racism in Canada is wrong and completely ridiculous. Canadians are just quieter about it.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Good video. Was interesting.

[@brianyoung3]

Wayne Gretzky's son-in-law is Dustin Johnson, the pro golfer. He used to say that he learned a lot from Wayne about being a pro athlete. I think that Wayne is a pretty good golfer as are a lot of pro hockey players.

[@curiousant7492]

There's a fine line between politeness and hypocrisy. There is a lot of racism in Canada. American culture and values are insidious.

[@nickkokkas16]

Wayne's mistake saying "our country", when the reality check regarding his lack of continuing connection to Canada when moving to the United States means he should say, "my former country". There... I said it.

[@loranna_lorannadan]

Canada is very religious, however, we're not rabid Christians like some people in the U.S. We believe it has no place in government, they say 'separation of church and state', but they really don't have that in a lot of places.

[@tonistokes1790]

Louise Teasdale was a Canadian surgeon who worked in Uganda for more than 30 years (50s - 80s). She continued to work a decade after contracting AIDS while operating on an infected patient. Another unsung and unknown Canadian hero/ heroine.

[@tonistokes1790]

While Wayne Gretzky is a household name and sports icon however Terry Fox is the ultimate hero to many Canadians. A victim of cancer, Terry Fox was an amputee who began his Marathon of Hope to raise awareness and money for cancer research. He began his marathon when he dipped his leg in the Atlantic Ocean in St John’s Newfoundland, the most Eastern part of Canada. He had to end his marathon in Thunder Bay, Ontario when the cancer had spread. In 143 days he ran 5,373 kilomètres (3,339 miles). The Terry Fox Run has been held in communities across Canada is popular since 1981. It is now held in over 60 countries. It is the world’s largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research. More than $800M Canadian has been raised in his name as of September 2022. His initial goal was to raise $1 per Canadian at a time when the population was 24 million. Mission accomplished.

[@Sparks_Alive]

Yes and this was before fundraisers like these were common.

[@ecampbell5837]

Terry Fox is the hero. You can only become that when facing extreme circumstances, fox is the epitome of strength and heroism.

[@zerospace101]

It is about more than a man who tried to run across the country as an amputee with cancer to raise money. It took off and is celebrated because of the Will, heart and drive despite everything working against him. It is the spirit of him overcoming everything and still doing something good even though in the end he could not finish. People resonate with that aspect more. If he succeeded running across the country and surviving for a bit longer, he would not be as celebrated and respected as much the way he is now.

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

Also there are very nice people, AND complete a-holes in Canada, LIKE everywhere in the world!

[@TheLocalZeroChannel]

A bit weird to hear Wayne Gretsky say that there doesn't seem to be much racism in Canada. i am a Canadian, i like my country, born in Quebec, and i like my province.... but you don't have to look too far to find our troubled history.... and our troubled present. We're working on it.

[@kj6446]

Box lacrosse (ie indoor lacrosse per the national lacrosse league) is a phenomenal sport.

[@tonistokes1790]

Laura Secord chocolate is named after a woman who walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American occupied territory during the war of 1812 to warn British soldiers of an impending attack.

[@Janewomanpower]

the first time i heard about Wayne Gretzky, My father was watching hockey and this young hockey player was on the ice at 17 years old and my dad was just enamored with this kid of and the way he worked the ice. I loved that memory of my father. he wanted us all to look. I did of course and so did others of my family, not because i was a hockey fan (i'm not a sports fan), but the joy and fascination from my dad was so worth it.

[@519Goats]

as a canadian i was shocked to learn hocky wasnt our nashinal sport

[@joseelarocque7]

You’re a pleasure to listen to ….

[@debbie541]

1876, the first telephone call made by alexander Graham Bell (the ability to "talk with electricity). Was made to *Thomas Watson,* who was Bell's assistant.

[@susieq9801]

Years ago Wayne's father was in McMaster University Hospital due to a stroke at the same time as a friend's mother who was undergoing tests prior to brain surgery. They spoke in the waiting room and mentioned she was having surgery on a certain date. Wayne's father was discharged by then but Wayne showed up in the waiting room for my friend's family with a pizza and wings on the date of her surgery.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Walter was super nice. My folks and brother met him at some minor league game in Salt Lake City. He was more than happy to chat with my family, and is a huge memory for my brother. We’re a Canadian family, and my brother had a Canadian flag at that game in SLC. Walt signed it and my brother still has it to this day, over 20 years later.

[@susieq9801]

@@joelmacdonald6994 - My comment was a bit confusing. I edited it now. Wayne returned with goodies for my friend's family, not Wayne's father, who apparently was a stellar guy as well. Like father like son.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

@@susieq9801 even cooler story now. That’s awesome.

[@PandaAmanda-b5p]

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing that. ❤

[@PandaAmanda-b5p]

@@joelmacdonald6994cool !

[@max27stoner]

I’m a Finn. Gretzky is simply the best in hockey. A god. Such a likeable person too. He’s legend here and especially all over where hockey is a big thing. Even there where it’s not, people still know his name who don’t really follow or even know the sport. Gretzky a had great chemistry between Jari Kurri, probably Finland’s top 3 player of all-time. First in Edmonton then later in Los Angeles. Then also love and hate relationship with Esa ”Tiki” Tikkanen, those who know - know. First there was love and later maybe some little hate 😂. But yes, Canadians are great. Very similar people than us Finns. PS. Many would think that our national sport is hockey too but actually it’s Finnish baseball or ’pesäpallo’. Plus, Santa belongs to Finland ;-)

[@darylwilliams7883]

One day I saw him on the street and said 'Hi Wayne', and we just struck up a conversation like two regular dudes. Yes, I'm from Edmonton, where Wayne had his greatest triumphs. All that fame and completely unspoiled. So if he tells you something about his experiences, it's 100% genuine, and so is he. And the funny thing is, I ran into him a year later, after he had been traded, and he remembered talking to me.

[@jenn2115]

What great memories!

[@JesMcdld-nb6pg]

As a young Canadian who played lacrosse every summer then power skating then hockey season I can remember going to tryouts and coach would be chasing my dad to sign me cause lacrosse got and kept you in prime condition for hockey tryouts I was a jump ahead of everyone running all summer rough sport power skating and then tryouts I was in the best shape of my life all through right to jr hockey and lacrosse was the sport that I could have excelled in but hockey was my choice but lacrosse made me a better hockey player

[@robertl.6919]

Most Americans don’t know about any other country, not just Canada.

[@brianyoung3]

A lot of Canadian musicians, actors etc have gone to the US to find success because the market is so much bigger. It is difficult to make a living in entertainment and stay in Canada. The US market is about 10X this size of Canada and the Canadian market is spread out across the continent.

[@Amkontos]

lacrose is the summer sport and hockey is the winter sport. I have never seen a lacrose game ever in Montreal

[@kayecastleman6353]

The idea that there is little or no racism in Canada is a complete fallacy. Our record with the indigenous nations of this continent is appalling, and continues to be shameful. The simple fact that there are First Nations reserves that STILL do not have potable water is a disgrace. Canada contains 20% of the entire planet's freshwater reserves. There is no excuse for anyone in this country not to have access to clean running water. Discrimination against First Nations is very real.

[@wheretoretire3315]

Lacrosse is not common. I grew up in Canada and never played once. It isn’t a sport that done in schools.

[@abprairiegurl]

Wayne is wrong about racism. But in American it seems to be very present and comes up a lot.

[@investigator77]

There's a reason they call him "The Great One". He is so humble, and such a great team player and Canadian icon. He is so beloved in this country, that he will probably receive a state funeral when he dies. He's a gentleman, and someone for our kids to look up to.

[@nolemons]

I went to school in the 80’s. We all started everyday standing together ,of all races ,saying the Lord’s Prayer. Times have changed

[@ChristianCareerJoy]

If you want to watch probably one of the best Lacrosse movies of all time you should watch The Grizzlies - it’s based on a true story about life as an Inuit in Canada.

[@tonistokes1790]

Norman Bethune was Canadian thoracic surgeon who was an early advocate of socialized medicine. He was a trauma surgeon during the Spanish Civil War and later supported the Chinese Communist Party on the Sino-Japanese War. Bethune brought medicine to rural China treating villagers and soldiers. Uktimately he was the inventor of mobile medical units as seen in MASH.

[@loriharris8928]

Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian national treasure! I live in Brantford. His dad (God rest his soul) still had his original house here, where he had all of Wayne's trophies. Brantford loves him so much, there's a elementary school name after Wayne's father (my kids go ). The Alexander Graham Bell house is about 2 blocks from house!! They do tours. Love you love of Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@michaelhamm6805]

In the 1970's, we played hockey in the winter, and then we used our jerseys, helmets and hockey gloves to play Lacrosse in the summer in the same arena with the ice removed. We wore a sort of flack jacket under our sweaters to protect our kidneys and ribs, because cross checking is legal in Lacrosse. In order to keep a good grip on the lacrosse stick, we would cut a section of the palm out of our hockey gloves...which ensured that we would get new hockey gloves every October when the ice went back in! Good times...we were always in shape back then.

[@darlene9154]

He’s not Canadian anymore. He’s lived in the States longer than Canada.

[@barbarashorttobrien1337]

Its true when I moved down to the States a lot of the people there thought Canada was in Europe somewhere, they have no idea what a province let alone name one but here when I wrote the American College test I was in the top 10. I knew more about the US than many people there. True about Racism we never grew up with it and I was shocked that it was rampant in the south.

[@THE_CDN]

Not only was Wayne Gretzky a top scorer, he was a play maker. He lead his team in assists for years. The point is that he brought his team up every time. He is, and always will be, The Great One.

[@Progressive_Canadian]

As a Canadian, I can tell you that it's a myth that we are all nice. We are polite, there's a difference, so don't push it! 😎

[@mw-wl2hm]

I'm SO HAPPY you said that.. I have said it on SO many videos... somehow our stereotype of being polite & respectful has switched into being friendly and nice.. they are not interchangeable. Not that we can't be nice but often I hear how friendly and nice Canadians are when, in fact, Americans are as well - if not more so.

[@toriamansfield2999]

I was seriously about to marry a nice Canadian guy when I learned you have no Fifth Amendment. That was the deal-breaker for me. 😢

[@Progressive_Canadian]

@@toriamansfield2999 I usually don't reply to people with members at the end of their name due to the troll factor however this one really got me. Congratulations my friend you win troll of the year for your creativity in transgressing all borders and topics to get your point across. Wonderfully done my hat is off to you sir / madam.

[@pattaccone]

I tell people all the time , if you want me to crush that myth just come and visit ! 😂😂

[@b.bennett3]

He dodged a bullet 😊​@@toriamansfield2999

[@thegilliandavis8203]

I hadn't seen much of Mr. Gretzky in years - other than his statue in front of the new stadium in Down town Edmonton - very close to Bob and Doug McKenzie - another set of Canadian Icons. ;-) I am from Edmonton and was just talking about Wayne Gretzky's arrival in Edmonton to join the Oilers hockey team yesterday! LOL, I remember this young guy getting off the plane, and all you could see was a curtain of long, dirty blond hair and a nose poking through it. I was a little girl, still in elementary school, and my friends went wild for him. Maybe because my family immigrated from Northern Ireland and my Dad was a semi-pro rugby player - I didn't get it...until much later and we started winning the Stanley Cup...A LOT! Then I became a fan. I have described hockey as "soccer on ice" as many of the rules are the same. LOL I really enjoyed this and the timing was perfect!

[@einsteinyoyo]

This confirms it for me, Gretzky the great is as humble as I thought he was.

[@Outlawchaw00]

There’s a pro league nll , I played and so did my brother , lacrosse is a popular sport in Ontario and British Columbia

[@judithanntoole8900]

Hockey is really big here in Canada. Lacrosse is often played in the summer in arena’s with no summer ice. It’s a lot of running on cement. My son played hockey in the winter and wanted to move from soccer to lacrosse in the summer. I talked to a lot of the teenage lacrosse players and asked how their knees were. Every one I spoke to was having knee problems. In my opinion it should be played as originally played…on the grass. Unfortunately for the sake of his knees we stuck to soccer.

[@charliejames2474]

I never saw, nor heard of, anyone playing lacrosse until my nephew played one year. He didn't continue and I never had any news of the game since. Must be limited to certain areas as I've been all over Canada and have never seen anyone making a big deal over the game. Hockey, Soccer, Baseball... sometimes Basketball and Football... that's all I've really noticed

[@TrendingUpdateCentral]

Basketball was invented in Massachusetts by a Canadian, James Naismith.

[@pamelapopoff2006]

Wayne’s son-in-law is Dustin Johnson the professional golfer so you can bet that Wayne knows and plays golf very well!

[@PeterHebert]

Lacrosse is the official national sport, but that must have been from historical reasons, because it's definitely not that popular, I'm 52 and never followed it or knew anyone who did. Hockey and baseball were the top sports when I grew up. Today basketball a d soccer are probably more popular than baseball. Hockey by far still #1 though.

[@judithanntoole8900]

Hockey is really big here in Canada. Lacrosse is often played in the summer in arena’s with no summer ice. It’s a lot of running on cement. My son played hockey in the winter and wanted to move from soccer to lacrosse in the summer. I talked to a lot of the teenage lacrosse players and asked how their knees were. Every one I spoke to was having knee problems. In my opinion it should be played as originally played…on the grass. Unfortunately for the sake of his knees we stuck to soccer. With regards to religion in Canada, it’s not as prevalent as in the States.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

Great vid. ❤ from Alberta Canada

[@auntiedough2488]

Grew up in Toronto in the 70s….every boy in my neighbourhood played hockey in winter and lacrosse in summer.

[@wildeman32]

A true National Treasure

[@BostonShovinstuff]

Bruins fan here . Gretzky is the G.O.A.T , no dispute . Bostons best player was Bobby Orr , and HE WAS Canadien . 47% of the nhl is canadien born , i think ? Either way , I wish in the music shoutouts that he mentioned our lady peace .

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Theo is in Halifax N.S on Aug 11.😁

[@alandodge6549]

Greta loves Florida because of the no tax policy, saves him probably 5-10 million a year compared to Cali.

[@stephanclifford7334]

Yes there is a professional lacross league (NLL - National Lacross League). You could watch some of their videos. That is a nasty sport, more violent than hockey. Wayne is great (THE GREAT ONE). Second gratest Canadian behind Terry Fox.

[@tonistokes1790]

When Gretzky says lacrosse is the National sport he means it was the OG of sports in Canada the same way wrestling was in Greece and Rome, hence Greco-Roman wrestling. Lacrosse is played by very few people in Canada however it led to the creation of field hockey which is popular in the UK and is an Olympic sport.

[@kcmac66]

Uhhhhh......Lacrosse is played by more than just a few people. I think you should check your facts on that.

[@tonistokes1790]

Yes, James Naismith invented basketball using the baskets used to gather apples.

[@cbarber2268]

When Wayne mentioned arenas in Canada are like churches, it made me think of Roch Carrier’s children’s book, The Hockey Sweater! A classic and a fav. I believe you can still see the National Film Board version of it, maybe on KZbin. About hockey rivalries (Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens) and really, touches a bit on French-English relations in Canada. Screen it if you can 😊

[@flaviusfake271]

Canada used to be very Catholic and Protestant until the 70s then it began to decline a lot. Most people aren't religious since the 2000s. We are a very multicultural society so there are now other religions. Wayne is correct that 30+ years ago many would have spent their time at the arena or church so it makes sense.

[@karmenjehn-mayo]

Wayne Gretzky is truly the Great One! A true gentleman!

[@Lakeshore14]

Just love Wayne Gretzky. He is still grounded despite all the success. 👍❤️

[@eleniphotos]

Wayne Gretzky is THE best player period. It was magical to watch him play. never heard of Lacrosse being played in Canada. Maybe in his neck of the wood.. I'm Canadian BTW, a francophone from Quebec.

[@rogerbrassard]

We have jails in Canada and their is prejudice very little but there is some. Probably 50% of Canadians would say the are religious but not practicing and about 30% are religious. Most Canadians play lacrosse in school and there is some beer leagues, I played lacrosse year round but mainly in summer could not play ice hockey..:) And one thing that make Canadians different I think we learn how to suck it up because everyone is freezing in winter so there is no use wining. And we all play hockey and it can be aggressive with fighting but we learn that after the game that the anger is over and we are all friends. The other is we have to be polite, in summer we can be isolated big country but winter we all gather together and stay warm in the house for 4 months we have to be polite…

[@sylvieroy3205]

Américains have a bible in one hand and a big gun in the other , while in Canada we let people chose their own , my mother remarried Protestant, my sister and her husband are atheist my brother is Jéhovah witness and I’m a Catholic but we all get together for holidays we don’t mixte religion nor politics in our family gathering we just respect each others choices .

[@Evertreynold]

Gretzky is an excellent golfer.

[@rb239rtr]

Religion in Canada is more low key than the States. Very few Evangelical Churchs, politicians seldom speak of religion.

[@billfarley9167]

Be aware that those bat-shit crazy, evangelical pastors have been guest preachers in Canada for years and in the last 10 years have been expanding rapidly. Be aware that the more recent rise of the Christian National movement in America has expanded to Canada. Thay want to turn Canada and the USA into a theocracy instead of a democracy. I call them the Christian Taliban. Canadians need to pay attention.

[@redbaron8130]

Official sport by name. Nobody plays lacrosse here, it’s hockey. Lacrosse is the least popular than any other sports here in Canada imo.

[@joetoh6675]

I think lacrosse was made the national sport to keep it from dying out. It has historical significance, but not a lot of people play it. Giving it that status is innocuous government activism, like preserving a historic site.

[@matthall5758]

“God” keep our land glorious and free!

[@mmblue3986]

In Saskatchewan Canada…..many girls in school play broom ball instead of hockey. It’s like hockey 🥅. but with a broom without the straw and a ball.

[@gordstart1773]

I played lacrosse when I was young, I lived about a 20 minute drive from Brantford, we would often travel to Six Nations to play in tournaments. We never won a game against the First Nations teams, they are lacrosse masters.

[@mirandadunsmore-gladue5477]

I was a preteen when WAYNE was traded to LA from EDMONTON... people burt straw efougiee s of the Oiliers owner in protest of WAYNE being traded to an AMERICAN team (refrence EDMONTON SUN)...also, there is racism in Canada 😢

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

YES

[@margaretjames6494]

You're choosing such good content - well done! I look forward to the reactions on Gretzky, his is a pretty good story.

[@AnnO-k6v]

I'm American. I had World Geography classes, but I don't remember Canada as being a part of that.

[@billfarley9167]

Sad when American Presidents declare war on some small country around the world and have a hell of a time trying to find it on a map.

[@professordogwood8985]

I believe the national sports thing got changed. Lacrosse is now the official "Summer Sport" and Hockey is no the official "Winter Sport". I guess people just got too surprised and confused. (Edit: Spoke too soon).

[@Themohr]

See, when Gretzky says we don't have racism - that's a bunch of malarky. We don't have the same history of racism as compared to our US cousins, but there's plenty of it. He's whitewashing our history and current day. Wayne is a nice guy, but he's SO overloaded with privilege that he can't possibly understand the lives of ordinary Canadians. Heck, the man hasn't LIVED here in 30 years! He's not in a position to say a darned thing about what life is like in Canada today. Even if he had, someone who's skills and talents had him in the spotlight since childhood (not that that takes anything away from the hard work he's done to cultivate those skills over the years) can't possibly understand what life is like for people without that level of talent - and without the level of support Wayne got from his family. Hat's off to him for what he's accomplished, but he's not a good spokesperson for the Canadian experience.

[@darkoanton5]

In the US, most politicians promote their religiousness. In Canada, almost all politicians keep their religious views or lack of religion private.

[@cherylmosher6026]

In Canadian, “American” eagles are called bald eagles.

[@billfarley9167]

And Canada has more of them.

[@TrumpFacts-wl2ik]

True, because the "American" eagles in Canada actually have no hair.

[@Moluccan56]

@@billfarley9167 Right in good old B.C.

[@caperbye474]

@@Moluccan56 And all over Cape Breton and Nova Scotia

[@Moluccan56]

@@caperbye474 They have good taste!

[@lizk1780]

At the end of your video, you ask if Wayne is a good golfer. He is! In fact, his son in law is golf great, Dustin Johnson!

[@Polytrout]

Wayne Gretzky was/is a great athlete. Since the 1970s, player development has become more advanced and sophisticated. Wayne Gretzky is not the greatest hockey player of all-time: • Pat Quinn, Milt Schmidt and Don Cherry would say it was Bobby Orr (I concur) • Not only was Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player to come out of Brantford, Ontario, he is the GREATEST BASEBALL PLAYER TO COME OUT OF BRANTFORD. • The Great One publicly begged young kids to play baseball or (some summer sport) during the off-season instead of playing hockey year-round. • The Great One is the player with the greatest view of the ice • I tend to think Wayne Gretzky is the second or third best hockey player of the 20th century (NOBODY over the age of 60 would utter the words "Gretzky was better than Orr"); Gordie Howe was his idol and to this day he says that Howe was the greatest player of all-timeand said, "I'm not saying it because he was my idol, I'm saying it because it's a fact"... who am I to argue with the Great One?

[@digiternst]

Canuck here. We definitely have all flavours of racism here.

[@bobsacamano1274]

Canada is NOT celebrity obsessed the way Americans are, not by a long shot. Our prime ministers don’t need a small army to protect them from their own people either. Case in point: after he retired, Jean Chretien (PM for a decade starting in the early 90s), would walk around his neighborhood with no security in sight. I lived not far away, and would see him often. I even approached him once and struck up a conversation. As for Gretz, nice chap, great hockey player. Too bad about the Trump thing (he supports him-but then again Canada’s other hockey god, Bobby Orr, does too. Go figure.)

[@cbarber2268]

I’m a teacher from just south of Brantford. We often made field trips to the Alexander Graham Bell Homestead 😊

[@chrismyers99]

They are not AMERICAN eagles. They are bald eagles. And there are more of them in Canada than the US (excluding Alaska).

[@kimmyb8276]

I have never called them American Eagles. I don't understand that at all

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

When I lived in Calgary I spent a couple of thanksgivings with ex-CFL players - a good friends dad was a Hall of Famer from the '60s- '70s and the oldest player who was part of the family was a Hall of Famer from the ‘40s. - this was for American thanksgiving which this group - more of an extended family celebrated every year. All of them were black players who had stayed in Canada after their careers were over. The oldest player there had played in the 'Negro League' in the US before signing with the Calgary Stampeders. Although they all loved the country and considered it their home, a prime reason for all of them staying was the racism back in the states. My friends dad who had played into the '70s will tell you that he couldn't actually go back. His wife was white, and there was no way he could subject her to what treatment she would get in the US. The contrast for the oldest guy there, from going to playing in the 'negro league' to playing in Canada - and being adored and accepted made it an obvious choice to stay put. He died in Calgary in 2017, aged 97.

[@bob-qz9ey]

Canada's religion is majority Catholic, due mainly to Quebec, followed by Protestantism. Canada's more worldly while US is more inward. Lacrosse is professionally played as Box Lacrosse. Elon Musk has Canadian citizenship.

[@petepete2284]

Ya . We're fkn awesome.

[@mitchd4929]

He meant Hockey was our National Religion, and the rinks/Arenas are our churches and Cathedrals

[@stevelavery4766]

Hockey is huge. Lacrosse is tiny. There is some crossover though but it’s not a majority. Hockey is everywhere.

[@toddrolfson1789]

We as Canadians, for the most part, are polite. However, don’t back us into a corner……you’ll get the fight of your life by very impolite people. 🇨🇦

[@oasisbeyond]

The great one

[@TheJimprez]

Officially, we have TWO national sports. Lacrosse is the SUMMER sport, and Hockey is the WINTER sport. Apparently, Fall and Spring are like Sundays... Days to rest and recuperate from two of the most frigging violent sports on the planet. In one of those sports, you might get a hard leather ball straight to your teeth, and the other has legal fistfights and masses of 220 pounds or more colliding at a combined speed of 60-80 Km/h (kind of like a motorcycle crash)...

[@teej-h7w]

We do not give a chit about religion. We just know how how to live in in a tough climate, with joy.

[@dontpokethebear4190]

Hockey is officially Canada’s Winter sport. Lacrosse is officially Canada’s Summer sport.

[@Statsy10]

Correct. We wanted to have our cake and eat it too, so we now claim them both as official sports. That's a more recent change that happened after Wayne left, so he has some outdated information. He was an amazing lacrosse player as well.

[@cherylmosher6026]

Spiritually is private. Not talked about in causal conversation.

[@michaeljudge8939]

Canadian Hurling. Toronto is one of the most divers city's on the planet.

[@andremarchand2333]

Soccer is gaining over hockey . There are over 1 millions registered soccer player to around 600,000 registered hockey players at the grassroots level. Hockey is a very expensive sport for family budgets .