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How do numbers get retired in the NHL?
Well, I'm no hockey expert and I may be wrong, but I think this is what happens: Lets pretend some hockey player, John Smith (made-up name), had the number fifteen on his jersey. He was an amazing hockey player and did some incredible things no one had done before. Then he retired and moved to the Bahamas. Since he was such a great hockey player, his number will always be "reserved" for him on his team, so no one else can use his number. If you don't understand, try Wikipedia or just Google it. ;-)
What hockey player great retired in 1999?
Wayne Gretzky. He is said to have worn the number '99' because, barring injury, that's the year he planned to retire.
What hockey player wore the number 99?
Jersey #99 was retired league wide when Wayne Gretzky retired, therefore no one else has had that number since he wore it. However, there were other players who wore that number before him, and probably other players on other teams that wore the #99 at the same time that he wore it for his team.
What is the history behind the hockey number 99?
Well in the NHL theres only really one answer, Wayne Gretzky. Ever since he retired the whole league retired his number in honor of the great one. So nobody has been able to wear the number 99 ever since.
Was Walter Davis's number retired?
Yes, Walter Davis's number 6 was retired.
Who's hockey number is 99?
Wayne Gretzky. The number 99 was retired league wide in honor of his achievements.
How do numbers get retired in the NHL?
Well, I'm no hockey expert and I may be wrong, but I think this is what happens: Lets pretend some hockey player, John Smith (made-up name), had the number fifteen on his jersey. He was an amazing hockey player and did some incredible things no one had done before. Then he retired and moved to the Bahamas. Since he was such a great hockey player, his number will always be "reserved" for him on his team, so no one else can use his number. If you don't understand, try Wikipedia or just Google it. ;-)
What number was Wayne Gretzky in his first whl game?
#99. When he retired, the National Hockey League retired his number across the whole league. 99 99
What retired hockey player writes poems?
Sean Avery is the retired hockey player that writes poems. Sean Avery used to be part of the hockey team called Detroit Red Wings.
Who was Wayne gretzkey?
he was a famous hockey player and retired in 1999.
Does any Hockey Player live in Vancouver?
There are a few hockey players that live Vancouver which include Paul Kariya, Milan Lucic, Cam Neely (retired), and Joe Sakic (retired).
Was Dale Earnhardt Sr's number 3 car retired?
No car number has ever been retired--the number belongs to the team--or reverts back to NASCAR to be re-issued. Dale's Number 3 is not retired, and it would be up to RCR to use the number again or not.
What was Steve Yzerman's number with the OHL Petersborough Petes?
19 - same number as when he was a Red Wing
Was Scott Dickie in hockey?
yes, he was in the NY Rangers but he is now retired
What hockey player great retired in 1999?
Wayne Gretzky. He is said to have worn the number '99' because, barring injury, that's the year he planned to retire.
What hockey player wore the number 99?
Jersey #99 was retired league wide when Wayne Gretzky retired, therefore no one else has had that number since he wore it. However, there were other players who wore that number before him, and probably other players on other teams that wore the #99 at the same time that he wore it for his team.
Did Sidney Crosby retire?
Sidney Crosby has not retired from Ice Hockey yet.
