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- For years, Wayne Gretzky was the
- greatest player in the NHL. When did it
- appear likely Mario would someday take
- his place? It just might have been during
- the Canada Cup series in 1987. The two
- teamed up to play for Team Canada.
- Wayne played center and Mario was at
- right wing. Together they led Canada to
- the Cup.
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- During the series, Wayne helped Mario
- understand just how good he could be.
- "He gave me a lot of confidence in
- myself," Mario said. "Super Mario" scored
- a tournament-high 11 goals. Nine of
- them were set up by "The Great One,"
- Wayne Gretzky.