 Originally Capilano Drive/Capilano Freeway, it was officially renamed October 1, 1999 after NHL hockey player Wayne Gretzky, as a tribute to his years with the Edmonton Oilers.The same day, Wayne Gretzky's number 99 jersey was retired at the Skyreach Centre, which lies just west of Wayne Gretzky Drive, at 118 Avenue.66/75 Street is a major arterial road in east Edmonton which serves residential and industrial areas.