The world of sports is not without its celebrations in the millennium year, and perhaps first among them was the 50th National Hockey League (NHL®) All-Star Game. Held on February 6, 2000 in Toronto, host city of the first official all-star game in 1947, the match was the centrepiece of the all-star weekend at the Air Canada Centre.
Wayne Gretzky, "The Great One"
Wayne Gretzky was destined for stardom from the time he began to play hockey. As an 11-year-old in the 1970-71 season, he collected 378 goals and 139 assists. As an adult, he went on to rewrite the NHL record book. Gretzky was selected to every all-star team during his 20-year career. Among many other records, he holds those for most goals and points in all-star competition as well as most goals in a single all-star game.
Gordie Howe®, "Mr. Hockey"®
Gordie Howe combined strength, durability and toughness with a deft scoring touch. He was the NHL's career point-scoring leader from 1960 to 1989 and the league's top goal-scorer from 1963 to 1994. With deceptive speed, an effortless skating style, he had the ability to shoot left- or right-handed. His records include most selections to NHL all-star teams - 21 in total.
The Official First Day Cover (OFDC) for the stamp issued by Canada Post.
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