Gretzky Vs Horton

By: Andrew, Jordan, Chris, Jeremy

Tim Horton
Tim Horton was the greatest
Canadian to ever live. This
presentation compares the lives
of Tim Horton and Wayne
Gretzky. As well this
presentation will prove that Tim
Horton has made a greater
impact on Canadian Society
than Wayne Gretzky.

How Well Known Are Gretzky and Tim

Horton ?

What They Contributed To

Canada
Gretzky

Greatest hockey player ever!

Won the 4 Stanley cups: in
1983-84, 1984-96, 1986-87,
and 1987-88 sessions, all for
the Edmonton Oilers
Owns a clothing line,
restaurant chains, Winery
Hold 61 NHL Records
including:
Most Career Goals 894
Most Assists 1963
Most Points - 2857

Horton
A world recognized Canadian
Symbol
Won 4 Stanley Cups with
Toronto Maple Leafs
Stimulated Canadian Economy
Employs over 96,000 workers
in total, most of those jobs
here in Canada
4,304 Restaurant Locations in
the World Over
3,468 Restaurant Locations in
Canada
10 Restaurant Locations total
here in Belleville

Interesting Facts
Gretzky

Had a reputation for enveloping players

fighting him, in a crushing bear hug

His jersey number 99 is now a retired jersey

number

Founded his restaurant in 1964 in Hamilton,

ON

Actively involved in many Hockey related

charities and childrens programs

Franchise operates and sponsors many

charities nationwide

Openly supported and endorsed Stephen

Harper

Killed in a car accident when he lost control of

his sports car, on his way home from a game

Praised George W Bush for the Invasion of

Iraq

His late wife sold the family share in the

restaurant for $1M, and 20 years later tried to
sue to get her shares back after the business
had grown over 1700%

Horton

Born 1961 in Brantford Ontario

As Owner and Coach of the Phoenix Coyotes,

the team never made the playoffs and
eventually went bankrupt

o Both were hockey players

o Horton died when Gretzky was 13

Gretzky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_cq26AZerA

Tim Horton is the Man!

The restaurant that he founded sends approximately 13,000 kids to camp annually.
Tim Hortons is the largest fast food chain in Canada
Tim Hortons is the worlds largest Fast- Food brand
Second most popular coffee house world wide
For over 12 years, Tim Hortons has been a proud sponsor of the Canadian Curling
Association (CCA).
Tim Hortons is proud to have sponsorships with 10 National Hockey league teams
including the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadians, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple
Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabers, Winnipeg Jets,
Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets.
For over 11 years, Tim Hortons has been honored to partner with the Canadian
Football League (CFL) as a major sponsor.
Community-based programs, such as Hockey in the Neighborhood for inner-city
boys and girls and NHL outdoor practices, are also included in the sponsorships.
Tim Hortons is proud to sponsor Canada's own Bob Izumi, Real Fishing Show. Bob
Izumi is Canada's best-known and most sought after contemporary fisherman.
Tim Hortons also teams up with a number of NHL teams to provide a Coaches Clinic
for volunteer coaches at all levels of minor hockey across the country.

Horton
https://www.youtube.com/embed/t8YJRdPlGG8

Horton is the greatest Canadian

Any Questions?