Hockey great Wayne Gretzky defends relationship with President Trump and speaks on Russian hockey ban

What happened: Wayne Gretzky defended his friendship with President Trump at the opening of the Walter Gretzky Upper Deck Hockey Resource Center in Toronto, and commented on the ban of Russian and Why it matters: Gretzky said he understands the stance Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken on the Russian ban, saying "good for him," and that many players and Canadians feel the same way. His Trump ties have drawn backlash in Canada. Note: I can only include facts present in the supplied content. The source does not state a date for the event or specific financial figures, so none are given. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Wayne Gretzky defended his friendship with President Trump at the opening of the Walter Gretzky Upper Deck Hockey Resource Center in Toronto, and commented on the ban of Russian and

Gretzky said he understands the stance Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken on the Russian ban, saying "good for him," and that many players and Canadians feel the same way. His Trump ties have drawn backlash in Canada. Note: I can only include facts present in the supplied content. The source does not state a date for the event or specific financial figures, so none are given.