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The Globe and Mail's clip captures his support for Canada's position despite a sports arbitration ruling ordering Russia's inclusion.
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Story of Why this story? The video is running at 20,031 views a day, 12 times its usual pace (1,613).
Gretzky backs Carney on Russia ban
Wayne Gretzky offers a straightforward endorsement from the podium: "I understand the stance the Prime Minister has taken, and good for him." The stance is Mark Carney's decision to bar Russia from the World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta next month.
The Globe and Mail's brief Toronto clip has gathered about 20,000 additional views over the past day, roughly twelve times its usual daily pace. Published Friday, it captures Gretzky wishing the war had never started and expressing hope that it ends.
He also says he thinks many players and Canadians share the prime minister's position. That is Gretzky's assessment, rather than a measure of public opinion.
The dispute extends beyond this tournament. The Globe reports that Carney said Canada would defy a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling ordering the International Ice Hockey Federation to include Russian men's and women's national teams in five coming tournaments. The World Juniors is the annual championship for men's national under-20 teams.
Gretzky's remarks came at an event with a more personal purpose: the Hockey Hall of Fame was announcing that its archive and resource center had been renamed for his father, Walter.
Canadian former professional ice hockey player and head coach. He holds the NHL career records for points and assists.
More on Wikipedia ›Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader since 2025. He previously headed the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.
More on Wikipedia ›An annual international tournament for national under-20 ice hockey teams, organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. It traditionally runs from late December into early January.
More on Wikipedia ›An international arbitration body that settles sports-related disputes. Established in 1984, it is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
More on Wikipedia ›The worldwide governing body for ice hockey, based in Zurich, Switzerland, with 84 member countries.
More on Wikipedia ›A Toronto museum and hall of fame dedicated to ice hockey’s history, with exhibits on players, teams, records, memorabilia and trophies.
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- Channel
- The Globe and Mail
- Subscribers
- 266,000 ▲ 1,000 this week
- Channel views, last 7 days
- 460,961
- Channel views, pace per day
- 36,845 (on a normal day: 119,552)
- Video published
- November 6, 2026
- Video views so far
- 24,784 (3 days online)
- Video views, pace per day
- 20,031 (on a normal day: 1,613)
The numbers
The Gretzky clip's daily views have accelerated sharply since its Friday release, even as the channel's overall daily views remain below their usual level.
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Which age category competes in the men's World Junior Hockey Championship?
The World Juniors brings together men's national under-20 ice hockey teams.