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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.

Oilers & Flames Rewrite Record Books in Playoff Series

Brian Swane | May 28, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 5-4 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday (May 26) to win their best-of-seven Western Conference Semi-Final series 4-1. Connor McDavid’s goal in overtime…

Oilers’ Kane Putting Together an All-Time Great Postseason

Brian Swane | May 26, 2022

Connor McDavid is ascending to a new level of greatness during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, recording six goals and 19 assists thus far, as he has led the Edmonton…

Oilers’ Newcomers Are the Difference From Team’s Past Playoff Failures

Brian Swane | May 24, 2022

Connor McDavid has taken his game to a level that’s far above everyone else in hockey, certainly now and maybe over a generation. Leon Draisaitl, despite being less than 100…

Oilers History: The Day Edmonton Saved the Franchise

Brian Swane | May 23, 2022

Not too long ago, things weren’t the greatest in Oil Country. There was, of course, “The Decade of Darkness” when the Edmonton Oilers went 10 straight years without an NHL…

Oilers & Flames’ Top 3 Memorable Playoff Games

Brian Swane | May 20, 2022

After 31 years, the Battle of Alberta returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday (May 18) with an absolutely wild game at the Scotiabank Saddledome between the Edmonton Oilers…

Oilers Fans Should Want Flames to Beat Stars

Brian Swane | May 15, 2022

There’s a mantra in Edmonton, “ABC”, which means “Anybody But Calgary” of course. It can apply to just about everything, but it is especially the case for sports. Fans in…

Oilers’ 5 Most Memorable Game 7s

Brian Swane | May 14, 2022

They’re the greatest two words in sports, and for the first time in more than three decades, Game 7 is going to be on the marquee in Oil Country. Saturday…

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Game 4 Loss to the Kings

Brian Swane | May 9, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers are now tied 2-2 in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series after being shut out 4-0 by the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday…

Oilers’ Nurse Deserving of King Clancy Trophy Nomination

Brian Swane | May 8, 2022

On Wednesday, May 4, the NHL announced that Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse has been nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is annually presented “to the player…

5 Incredible Stats From Oilers’ 8-2 Win in Game 3 Against Kings

Brian Swane | May 7, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers lead their best-of-seven, first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 after notching an incredible 8-2 win at Crypto.com arena on Friday (May 6).…

3 Reasons the Oilers Defeated the Kings 6-0 in Game 2

Brian Swane | May 5, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers throttled the Los Angeles Kings 6-0 at Rogers Place on Wednesday (May 4) to square their best-of-seven first-round series at one game apiece. Evander Kane scored twice…

Edmonton Oilers 2021-22 Season Awards

Brian Swane | May 4, 2022

Stanley Cup fever has swept through Oil Country, where the Edmonton Oilers are taking on the Los Angeles Kings in a first-round playoff series. But before it becomes too distant…

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