WAYNE GRETZKY TO BRING ICE HOCKEY TO SYDNEY

The ‘greatest ice hockey player of all time’, Wayne Gretzky, will bring the USA and Canada national hockey teams to play at Allphones Arena in Sydney on 25 June. Gretzky is the leading scorer in National Hockey League (NHL) history, with more goals and more assists than any other player. NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said Gretzky’s role as ambassador for the 2016 Ice Hockey Classic is exclusive to Sydney.

Gretzky’s star profile is set to attract visitors from around Australia and the world to Sydney. His visit has been secured exclusively by the NSW Government through Destination NSW.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said Wayne Gretzky’s promotion of the event would showcase Sydney to a global audience. “Wayne Gretzky will be acting as the ambassador for the Sydney Ice Hockey Classic, using his social media platforms and profile in international sport to attract visitors to NSW for the match and to promote the State as a destination for overseas travellers,” Ms Chipchase said.

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