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Wayne Gretzky VS

Maurice Richard
Comparison Essay
Who is the Better Canadian?

In this power point presentation we will be letting you know why we think that
Wayne Gretzky is the Better Canadian than Maurice Richard. Wayne Gretzky has
made countless Charitable donations to countless organizations, he has coached
the Canadas Mens hockey team for the Olympics in 2002 and 2004. Wayne
Gretzky endorsed many products during his professional Career
Maurice Richards place in the hearts of hockey fans was never more evident than
late in the 1954-55 season. After being ejected for fighting against the Bruins on
March 13, Richard was suspended three days later by NHL President Clarence
Campbell for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. The
controversial decision sparked an outpouring of support from enraged fans in
Montreal, resulting in what came to be known as "The Richard Riot", one of the
most notorious events the hockey world has ever seen.
Wayne Gretzky is the Better Canadian than Maurice Richard over his Career he
has made a bigger impact on society he makes donations to multiple charities that
have effected the lives of millions. The Maurice Richard Riot although it was a
major event to Quebec it was not a major effect on the whole country. While
Wayne Gretzky has made an effect on the Country as a whole.

And The Winner Is?

Wayne Gretzky is one of the greatest canadians. Not only was he one of the most prolific, and most versatile hockey players of all time, his charity work is a
major contribution to Canada. He has inspired many more to do great thing with his achievements as well.
Some of the highlights of his hockey career.
Gretzky earned 1,669 of these points as an Edmonton Oiler.
Gretzky set the NHL record for points in a season in 1985-86 with 215 and goals in a season (92) in 1981-82
Gretzky said his performance in Game 7 of that series, a game in which he scored a hat trick, was the greatest game he ever played.
Gretzky's number, 99, was retired by the league. Gretzky set 61 separate regular season and playoff records
Gretzky earned 21 points in 18 games as a Blue.
His charitable work includes work with.
Arthritis Society of Canada
Bone Marrow Foundation
Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Casey Lee Ball Foundation
Celebrity Fight Night Foundation
Celebs for Kids
James R. Jordan Foundation
Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation
Lupus Canada
Make-A-Wish Foundation
MedicAlert Foundation
Nevada Cancer Institute
Oxfam
Soles4Souls
Starkey Hearing Foundation
The Miami Project
Watering Seeds Organization
Wayne Gretzky Foundation.

Wayne Gretzky

Richard was consistently among the top scorers in the league. In an era when scoring 20 goals in a season turned a player into
a star, Richard bettered the mark 14 consecutive years. He scored 30 or more nine times and broke the 40-goal plateau on five
occasions. He was named to 14 straight All-Star teams and led the league in goals four times.
Opponents assigned to shadow Richard found that they had a choice to make if they wanted to counter the games greatest
offensive force. They could keep their efforts within the rules and get burned most of the time, or they could use prohibited
tactics to try to slow down the superstar. Neither approach yielded the desired results on a regular basis.
Richard didnt go out of his way to look for trouble and rarely took issue with men who played a tough but clean checking
game. Those who chose more brutal tactics soon found out that Richard was willing to retaliate in kind, more than able to
handle himself in the heavy going.
Richards place in the hearts of hockey fans was never more evident than late in the 1954-55 season. After being ejected for
fighting against the Bruins on March 13, Richard was suspended three days later by NHL President Clarence Campbell for the
remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. The controversial decision sparked an outpouring of support from enraged
fans in Montreal, resulting in what came to be known as "The Richard Riot", one of the most notorious events the hockey
world has ever seen.

When he left the ice for the last time, Maurice Richard did so as the NHLs all-time scoring leader, with 544 goals and 965
points to his credit in regular season play. In the playoffs, he tallied 82 markers, amassing more goals than any player
preceding him.

The Hockey Hall of Fame waived the usual three-year waiting period and immediately inducted Richard in 1961. Maurice
Richards number 9 was retired and raised to the Forums rafters on October 6, 1961.

Since 1999, the NHL has awarded the Maurice Richard Trophy to the leagues leading goal scorer during the regular season.

The hockey world went into mourning upon hearing of Richards death in 2000, as thousands filed past his casket to pay their
last respects. His nationally broadcast state funeral was the first ever accorded a Canadian athlete.

Maurice Richard

The Rocket

Names of the influential people being researched are: Wayne Gretzky and Maurice Richard.

1)
Did you know why these influential people are famous? ________ yes/no? 4 out of
4 knew why they were famous
2)
Were these influential people born into wealth and prestige, or worked their way to
having successful lives? Worked, Given, Not Sure. 3 out of 4 answered worked their way up
to successful live 1 answered not sure
3)
Do you think these influential people are important? Yes/No. 4 out of 4 answered
yes
4)
What determines success to you? A) Wealth B) Influence C)Fame D)Service E)
Happiness. 3 out of 4 answered influence 1 answered happiness
5)
Have you heard of these influential people before this Survey? Yes/no. 4out of 4
answered yes
6)
Who is the most famous Canadian you know of 1 answered Jim Carrey, 1 answered
Wayne Gretzky, 1 answered Sir John A Mcdonald, 1 did not answer
7)
Out of these two people being researched: who is the greater person Maurice
Richard or Wayne Gretzky? 4 out of 4 answered Wayne Gretzky

Results From Survey:

4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5

yes
no
worked
NOT SURE
Influence
Happiness
Wayne Gretzki
Sir John A Mcdonald
Jim Carrey
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Survey Information

Synopsis: the point of this presentation is to determine out of Maurice Richard and Wayne
Gretzky who is the better Professional athlete in the Canadian Winter Game Hockey, in
Community involvement and social awareness.

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Q&A
Does anybody have any questions? (pause)

Now we have some questions for you.


1)
In todays NHL who do you think would Be the better hockey Player
2)
Do you think Wayne Gretzkys Community involvement is what helped him to be
the better Canadian than Maurice Richard?
3)
Do you think that Wayne Gretzky would have been as good if he played in the era of
Maurice Ricahard?

Conclusion

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