There was only one choice: if a Canadian-bred colt is a son of Nyquist, what do you call him? You name him after Wayne Gretzky, the Great One. Side note: Wayne Gretzky was born the same year as Northern Dancer. What could make more sense? Nyquist, the horse, was named after Columbus Blue Jackets player Gustav Nyquist (known most for his days with the Detroit Red Wings.). … [Read more...] about Gretzky the Great: Extra Passion