Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is speaking out about his Canadian roots, months after he was the target of intense scrutiny and criticism over his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump .

During a recent episode of the 100% Hockey With Millard & Shannon podcast, Gretzky, 64, was asked if he understands the disapproval he’s received for “not defending the country about the 51st state stuff that Donald Trump said.”

“Oh, sure, because Canadians are proud but here’s the two factors. I don’t know how many people move to the U.S., whether it’s business or entertainment or hockey, and I don’t know the exact number, but I would tell you that over 90 per cent of them become American citizens,” Gretzky said.

“I never became an American citizen. I’m Canadian. I can’t vote in the U.S. because I

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