Wayne Gretzky. He is said to have worn the number '99' because, barring injury, that's the year he planned to retire.
Steve Yzerman
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.
Wayne Gretzky played his last game in April of 1999 in New York City.
Patrick Ewing in the 1999-2000 season ... the number was retired in February, 2003.
1999
he was a famous hockey player and retired in 1999.
Steve Yzerman
Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian hockey player, famous for his impressive hockey skills. Regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, he played from 1978 to 1999.
Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "The Great One", he has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and the NHL itself. He is the leading point-scorer in NHL history, with more assists than any other player has points, and is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season - a feat he accomplished four times.
Wayne Gretzky is a world famous hockey player that was inducted into the hall of fame in 1999. He is one of the most famous hockey players to ever play the game.
Pro Beach Hockey - 1999 was released on: USA: 15 June 1999
1.2 Million dollars. This was back in 1999
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.
Inside Bulls Hockey - 1999 was released on: USA: 27 November 1999 (Birmingham, Alabama)
College Hockey America was created in 1999.
Ice Hockey UK was created in 1999.
Roller Hockey International ended in 1999.