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Brian Swane

Brian is an Edmonton-based sports writer and broadcaster. His experience includes working as a sports reporter for the Edmonton Sun, where he covered the Edmonton Oil Kings 2013-14 Memorial Cup championship season.

Overlooked Stats From Oilers’ 7-3 Win Over Blackhawks

Brian Swane | January 29, 2023

Fans were treated to an unforgettable moment at Rogers Place on Saturday (Jan. 28), as the Edmonton Oilers head into the All-Star Break with a resounding victory in their 50th game…

Oilers’ Stuart Skinner Is the Most Unlikely All-Star in Team History

Brian Swane | January 28, 2023

More than a week has passed now since the news broke, and yet still it doesn’t seem real: Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will suit up for the Pacific Division…

Oilers’ Big Four Forwards Can All Reach 100 Points This Season

Brian Swane | January 25, 2023

In their most recent outing, Saturday (Jan. 21), the Edmonton Oilers picked up a sixth consecutive win, 4-2 at Rogers Arena over the Vancouver Canucks, with a scoring summary that epitomizes…

Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 20 Years Later

Brian Swane | January 24, 2023

*This was originally published in Oct. 2021 This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane,…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 5-2 Victory Over Kraken in Kane’s Return

Brian Swane | January 18, 2023

Positive vibes abound on Tuesday (Jan. 17) at Rogers Place, where the Edmonton Oilers welcomed back Evander Kane and won their fourth straight game by defeating the Seattle Kraken 5-2. Kane, playing…

Oilers’ Janmark and Kostin Stepped Up Big in Kane’s Absence

Brian Swane | January 17, 2023

Wednesday (Jan. 18) will mark exactly 10 weeks from when the Edmonton Oilers recalled forwards Mattias Janmark and Klim Kostin from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.  The moves…

Oilers Takeaways From Win vs. 1st-Place Golden Knights

Brian Swane | January 15, 2023

It saw their fewest goals scored, most goals allowed, and smallest margin of victory during their current three-game road winning streak.  But the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 defeat of the Vegas…

Oilers’ 6-2 Win in Anaheim is Encouraging, But Concerns Remain

Brian Swane | January 12, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game winless skid with their first road victory of the new year, 6-2 over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Wednesday (Jan. 11). Klim Kostin scored…

Oilers’ McDavid at New Level with Most Frequent Scoring of Career

Brian Swane | January 11, 2023

Following his goal in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday (Jan. 9), Connor McDavid now has scored 34 times and picked up 43 assists through Edmonton’s…

6 Times the Oilers Changed Coaches During the Season

Brian Swane | January 8, 2023

Since entering the NHL in 1979 following its merger with the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Edmonton Oilers have replaced their head coach six times during the season, most recently…

Oilers Continue Trend of Blowing Home Leads in Loss to Avalanche

Brian Swane | January 8, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers officially reached the midpoint of their 2022-23 schedule on Saturday (Jan. 7), and Game No. 41 epitomized what has been a confounding first half of the season…

3 Encouraging Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-2 Win Over Islanders

Brian Swane | January 6, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers got a complete performance on Thursday (Jan. 5) in a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders to snap their five-game home losing streak at Rogers Place. There were no…

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