Wayne Gretzky becomes a minority owner with OHL's Niagara IceDogs
Wayne Gretzky has become a minority owner in the Ontario Hockey League's Niagara IceDogs.
The transfer of the club to majority owner Darren DeDobbelaer was announced Thursday by the league.
Gretzky played for the OHL's Soo Greyhounds in 1977-78 before embarking on his Hall of Fame NHL career.
The 61-year-old, who retired in 1999, holds the NHL records for most career goals and assists.
He and DeDobbelaer have connections through Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ont.
DeDobbelaer arrives in the OHL after serving as president and general manager of both the Ontario Junior Hockey League's Brantford 99ers and Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League's Brantford Bandits.
"I'm really excited about being back in junior hockey and have always loved it," Gretzky said in a statement.
"To be partnered with a fellow friend from Brantford is so exciting for all of us and we can't wait to get started."
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