BREAKING NEWS: Excitments Hit Great Rogers Place stadium as former Center Player Edmonton Oiler legend Wayne Gretzky has Returned to former team as a senior coaching……..see more

BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Erupts at Rogers Place as Wayne Gretzky Returns to Edmonton Oilers in Senior Coaching Role

In a stunning development that has electrified the hockey world, Wayne Gretzky, the legendary former center and all-time leading scorer in NHL history, has officially returned to the Edmonton Oilers — this time behind the bench.

The Oilers announced early Friday that Gretzky, affectionately known as “The Great One,” has joined the organization as a Senior Coaching Advisor, reuniting with the team where he forged his iconic career and helped build a dynasty in the 1980s.

Cheers erupted at Rogers Place as the news broke, with fans and players reacting with awe and emotion. Thousands poured into the arena for an impromptu welcome rally after the announcement was shared on the team’s social media channels.

“It’s a full-circle moment,” Gretzky said during a brief press conference. “Edmonton is home. I’ve always said my heart belongs to this city, and I’m honored to be back and help this team chase another Stanley Cup.”

Gretzky’s return signals a bold new chapter for the Oilers, who have been pushing deep into the playoffs in recent seasons but are still searching for their first championship since 1990.

Team owner Daryl Katz called the move a “game-changing step toward greatness,” saying Gretzky’s presence would provide both “elite mentorship and an unmatched hockey IQ” to the coaching staff and locker room.

Fans are already dreaming of a championship comeback — led by today’s stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, now under the guidance of the man who once redefined the sport.