Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four different clubs from 1979 to 1999.

His father Walter taught him, his siblings, and their friends how to play hockey on a homemade rink in the family's backyard, and Gretzky shown natural talent from an early age. He was already on a 10-year-old squad when he was six, and he continued to gain attention as he grew older. His success on the ice brought criticism from other players and jealous parents, and he was frequently booed during games.

Gretzky joined the Indianapolis Racers in 1978. The team dissolved, and their young asset was sold to the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. The next year, Wayne Gretzky played his first complete NHL season. His performance was a tremendous hit, and he went on to win the league's Hart Memorial Trophy. The award was presented to the team's most valuable player.

Net worth: $280 Million

Mario Lemieux is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins for parts of 17 NHL seasons from 1984 to 2006 until becoming the team's owner in 1999. He is currently a co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

As a youngster, Lemieux thrived in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, establishing a league record with 282 points in 70 games during the 1983–84 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins selected him first overall in the 1984 National Hockey League (NHL) draft. Lemieux had a fantastic debut season, scoring 100 points, making the All-Star team, and winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year. He had at least 100 points in each of his first six seasons in Pittsburgh and was voted the NHL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1987–88, although the Penguins only made the playoffs once during that time and were ousted in the second round.

Lemieux is widely considered to be one of the best players of all time. With a net worth of more than $150 million, he is the second richest player on the list.

New worth: $150 Million

Chris Pronger is a former professional ice hockey defenseman from Canada who now works as a senior consultant of hockey operations for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. Pronger's net worth is believed to be more than $80 million, ranking him third on the list.

He led the Blues, Ducks, and Flyers as captain. He has been in three Stanley Cup finals (Edmonton, Anaheim, and Philadelphia), winning the Cup with the Ducks in 2007. Pronger was named the NHL's most valuable player for the 1999–2000 season, becoming the first defenseman to do so since Bobby Orr in 1971–72. Pronger was a regular on Team Canada, winning Olympic gold medals in the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics and becoming a member of the Triple Gold Club. He was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players of All Time" in 2017.

Net worth: $80 Million

Joe Sakic is a former professional ice hockey player and executive from Canada. He was a member of the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche organization for his entire 21-year NHL career. He is officially ranked fourth in the list of richest hockey players

Sakic is recognized as one of the finest team captains in league history, having been named captain in 1992 (after serving as a co-captain in 1990–91) and continually motivating his team to perform at a winning level. Sakic led the Avalanche to Stanley Cup victories in 1996 and 2001, being selected the most valuable player of the 1996 playoffs and being chosen the NHL MVP in 2001 by hockey writers and his teammates. He is one of six players on the squad who has played in both Stanley Cup triumphs. Sakic was also named to 13 NHL All-Star Games and three times to the NHL First All-Star Team at center.

Net worth: $75 Million

Jose Thornton is a Canadian professional ice hockey center who plays for the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers (NHL). He has a position in the top of the richest Chinese billionaires

Thornton's on-ice vision, puck strength, slick passing abilities, and power forward style of play have propelled him to the league's top line centres. He is widely considered as one of the greatest passers of all time, and he is one of only 13 players in NHL history to have 1,000 assists. Thornton's moniker "Jumbo Joe" refers to his big size as well as Jumbo the elephant, who died near St. Thomas, Ontario, where he was reared.

Thornton has previously been the league's leading scorer and most valuable player, receiving the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies. He has previously played for the Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks. In 2021, his net worth is expected to exceed $73 million, making him one of the richest hockey in the world.

Net worth: $73 Million

Pavel Bure is a former right-winger for the Russian national ice hockey team. Bure was a 12-year NHL player with the Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, and New York Rangers, gaining the moniker "the Russian Rocket" for his speed.

While his father wished for Pavel to follow in his footsteps and become a world-class swimmer, the youngster had other plans, which included playing professional hockey. Pavel, despite never having played ice hockey, was enrolled in a hockey school sponsored by CSKA Moscow at the age of six.

Pavel was a hard worker in school and was crowned the best forward in his league at the age of 11. Pavel, at 12 years old, was chosen to appear in a television special alongside Wayne Gretzky and Vladislav Tretiak in July 1982. He joined the Central Red Army's junior squad two years later. Bure was a member of the Soviet national midget squad that toured Canada in 1986.

Bure's net worth is estimated to be $70 million, making him the sixth richest hockey player in the world.

Net worth: $70 Million

Marian Gaborik is a well-known hockey player from Slovakia. Slovak NHL right winger who was selected to his first All-Star game with the Minnesota Wild in 2003. After playing with the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets, he joined the Los Angeles Kings and helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2014.

Marian Gaborik began his professional career in 1997-1998 with the Dukla Trecin junior squad. He featured in 36 games for the club and scored 59 points. When he joined the Trecin full-time, his hockey abilities significantly improved.

The Minnesota Wild selected him as the third overall choice in the NHL Entry Draft in 2000. He won the quickest skater competition at the 2003 NHL All-Star Game.

Gaborik was traded to the New York Rangers after eight seasons with the franchise. During his time with the Rangers, he was named MVP of the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa.

Net worth: $65 Million

Paul Kariya is a $64 million net worth former professional hockey player from Canada. In October 1974, Paul Kariya was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Kariya was a member of the Hockey East Association's Maine Black Bears. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim selected him fourth overall in the 1993 NHL Draft.

He was a left winger with the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues for 15 seasons. He was chosen to the NHL All-Rookie Team in his rookie season. He was named to the NHL First All-Star Team three times and finished second in the Hart Memorial Trophy voting in 1997. For the Anaheim Ducks, Kariya owns the marks for most overtime goals in a single season, most shots in a single season, and longest tenured captain. He also has the most assists and points in a single season with the Nashville Predators. After multiple concussions, Paul was forced to retire.

Net worth: $64 Million

Ranked at the last position in the list of the richest Chinese billionaires of Toplist is Nicklas Lidstrom. Swedish hockey player Nicklas Lidstrom was a fantastic defender. He was instrumental in the Red Wings winning four Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008).

Before being taken as the 53rd overall choice in the 1989 National Hockey League (NHL) draft, Lidstrom played for many Swedish ice hockey clubs. Lidstrom made his NHL debut on October 3, 1991, after earning a gold medal with Sweden at the 1991 International Ice Hockey Federation world championships. He was the runner-up for the Calder Trophy for best rookie player in 1991–92.

Lidstrom played ice hockey in Sweden for a long time. With a net worth of nearly $60 million, he is now the 9th richest hockey player in the world.

Net worth: $60 Million