Gretzky's Wife Cited in Gambling Ring

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060208/ap_on_sp_ho_ne/hkn_tocchet_gambling_bust

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Rick Tocchet, Wayne Gretzky's close friend and top assistant coach, headed to New York to face NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after he was implicated as the financier of a nationwide sports betting ring.

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In an investigation they called "Operation Slapshot," New Jersey authorities said several NHL players — and Gretzy's wife — were among those placing bets.

Gretzky, revered as hockey's greatest player who is now in his first season as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, met with reporters after his team's 3-1 loss to Chicago on Tuesday night and said he had no knowledge of any gambling allegations until Tocchet called him Monday night.

"The sad thing about this whole scenario is that Rick is a wonderful person and a great guy, so I hope everything works out in his favor," Gretzky said. "It's hard because I love the guy. He's a great guy, you know. I just hope it all works out for him."

He said his wife, actress Janet Jones, would talk to reporters at some point about allegations against her.

[joeybee12]

1. What is up with these sports figures' wives???

Seems like they're all making news these days--first, Davis' wife can't keep her hands to herself, and now poor Janet apparently doesn't have enough milions!