Glenn Anderson's triumphant career with the Edmonton Oilers was celebrated Friday at Edmonton's City Hall.
Hundreds of fans were in attendance to honour Anderson's career as an Edmonton Oiler. Anderson along with his family were also present.
"I think it's awesome that the City has done this and it just show the heart and soul of this town," said Anderson.
President of Hockey Operations and former Oiler, Kevin Lowe, was also on hand to speak about Anderson's achievements as an Oiler.
"One of the great clutch players of all time and one of the greats in NHL history," Lowe said his speech Friday afternoon.
And longtime Oiler fans were happy to show support for Anderson.
"I think he is a wonderful person, he as wonderful personality and he is always happy no matter what," said Eunice Belinsky. "Glenn Anderson means a lot to us and I love my Oilers."
In addition to addressing his fans and former colleagues, Anderson gave a $10,000 donation to the Cross Cancer Institute, a charity Anderson has supported over the years.
The City announced officially that January 16th is Glenn Anderson Day.
Anderson's jersey, No.9, will be retired at Sunday's game between the Oilers and the Phoenix Coyotes at Rexall Place.
"I thinks its wonderful, I can't wait until he gets his jersey put up in the rafters," said longtime fan Mick Poliak.
"He was a good player, he was quick and he could shoot a puck from anywhere," recalled another Anderson fan.
Anderson was a big part of the Oilers during the 1980s, collecting five Stanley Cup rings and scoring a career total of 498 goals. Anderson also added 601 career assists for 1,099 points in 1,129 games.
Anderson now lives in New York with his family.
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