Which hand did Wayne Gretzky shoot with?

Which hand did Wayne Gretzky shoot with? Wayne Gretzky shot left.

A left-shot hockey player holds the stick with the left side of the blade facing the puck when taking a normal shot. Gretzky’s left-handed release became one of the most recognizable technical details of his game, helping produce his famous wrist shot, backhand and pinpoint passes.

Shooting left does not mean that Gretzky played left wing. He was listed as a centre, and his position described his role on the ice, while “left” described his shooting orientation. This distinction often causes confusion because hockey uses separate listings for position and shooting hand.

Gretzky’s success came less from overpowering shots than from timing, anticipation and accuracy. He frequently found passing lanes before defenders saw them and used quick releases or passes to exploit open space. His left-handed style accompanied a career that included 20 NHL seasons and records for career points and assists.