Who is Wayne Gretzky's eldest son Ty Gretzky? Everything to know about the Great One's son who followed a different path from his father
While
is known around the world as the 'Great One' of hockey, his eldest son
has built a name for himself outside the NHL spotlight — all while preserving the legacy of his father through coaching, entrepreneurship, and family pride.
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Wayne Gretzky's son Ty Gretzky followed a different path while honoring his father's legendary hockey legacy
Born on July 9, 1990, Ty Gretzky is the second child of Wayne and Janet Gretzky and the first of their sons. Although Ty didn't pursue a professional hockey career like his iconic father, the sport still plays a significant role in his life. In fact, Ty co-founded The
in 2014 with Wayne, a venture that gives young athletes across North America a chance to learn hockey fundamentals from the family that helped shape the sport.
'He was my hockey guy. He loves hockey,' Wayne said about Ty during a 2021 episode of The Steam Room podcast. 'We do hockey camps all over North America. He is one of my best friends and I love it.'
Interestingly, Ty wasn't named after a hockey legend — but rather a baseball icon. 'I named Ty after
because I love baseball,' Wayne shared. It's a nod to the family's appreciation for multiple sports, even as hockey remains central to their identity.
Outside of hockey, Ty is a devoted husband and father. He married Sara Marie Cusick on February 29, 2020, in a glamorous Gatsby-style wedding in Brooklyn, New York. Together, they've welcomed two daughters, Sicily in 2021 and Vienna in 2023, adding another generation to the Gretzky legacy.
Ty has also paid homage to his father through creative ventures like Gretzky's Basement, a Toronto pop-up replicating Wayne's famous memorabilia room filled with artifacts from his historic career.
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It's an immersive tribute to both Wayne's impact on hockey and the family's role in keeping that legacy alive.
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Although Ty Gretzky may not have skated on NHL ice, he has built a legacy rooted in family, tradition, and the values passed down by one of hockey's greatest — a quiet leader off the rink who continues to inspire the next generation.
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