Lifetime achievement award given by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame
The Wayne Gretzky International Award is a lifetime achievement award given by the United States Hockey Hall of Fame . It was established in 1999, to honor international individuals who have made major contributions to the growth and advancement of ice hockey in the United States .[ 1] The award is special recognition for contributions by those not inducted into the Hall of Fame.[ 2] It was first presented to its namesake Wayne Gretzky , and has been subsequently awarded at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[ 1]
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