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Gretzky, Ellman set to meet team Friday

By Brian A. Shactman
ESPN.com

Thursday, February 15, 2001

Better late than never. Or so they say. Steve Ellman's ownership group -- which includes NHL all-time leading scorer Wayne Gretzky -- finally completed the purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes at about 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, ending months of delay, two missed deadlines and financing issues. Thu., February 15 There have been whispers that Wayne Gretzky might pull out of this venture given the problems that have been associated with getting the deal done. But if he didn't truly belie ...

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