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Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard received a message Wednesday from the greatest hockey player of all time — Wayne Gretzky.
The Edmonton Oilers sent a video message from “The Great One” via Twitter to Hubbard campaigning for the Sherwood Park, Alberta native to win the Heisman Trophy as the best player in college football. Hubbard leads the nation with 1,094 rushing yards and his 13 rushing touchdowns rank second.
“Hi, Chuba. This is Wayne Gretzky. I just wanted to pass on our congratulations from everyone in the Edmonton. We’re all really proud of you. Keep going.”
Hey @Hubbard_RMN, your hometown team & the himself are rooting for you! #HubbardForHeisman #CanadasCowboy pic.twitter.com/JUw7MbGcoJ
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 16, 2019
Hubbard responded to the tweet by expressing his gratitude to Gretzky, the Oilers and “all of Canada” for the support.
Thank you Wayne Gretzky and the Oilers for the support it means a lot. I am so blessed and grateful to be able to represent Edmonton and all of Canada @EdmontonOilers @WayneGretzky https://t.co/a7tylD7XCR
— Chuba Hubbard (@Hubbard_RMN) October 16, 2019