WATCH LIVE: Oilers to announce Gretzky hiring

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Wayne Gretzky waves to the crowd during the Edmonton Oilers farewell ceremony at Rexall Place in Edmonton. (Jason Franson/CP)

Watch live on Sportsnet 360 and right here on sportsnet.ca Wednesday beginning at 2:45 p.m. ET as the Edmonton Oilers officially announce the hiring of Wayne Gretzky.

The announcement coincides with the team’s unveiling of the iconic Gretzky statue outside of their new arena, Rogers Place.

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