Wayne Gretzky made a surprise appearance in one team’s locker room after they advanced to the Western Conference Finals, but it is not the team one might necessarily have expected.
Gretzky attended Game 6 of the series between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, and was invited into the locker room after Dallas’ 2-1 win. Gretzky briefly addressed the team and congratulated them on winning a hard-fought series.
The move is a bit surprising, as the Stars will face the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky’s longtime team, in the Western Conference Finals. One unidentified Stars player even dared ask Gretzky who he would be rooting for.
“Can we enjoy the night tonight?” Gretzky responded to laughter.
