Upper Deck Creating More Unique Experiences for Hockey Fans Dale Bochon | October 18, 2022 Upper Deck hasn’t forgotten the joy of being a kid and opening up a pack of hockey cards in anticipation of getting your favourite player. In fact, they’ve added more…
Oilers & Flames Becoming “Death Valley” Again for Opponents Dale Bochon | October 14, 2022 History may be about to repeat itself. Longtime fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames may remember the heyday of the two clubs. For eight consecutive seasons between 1983…
Oilers’ Offseason Leading to Respect Throughout the Hockey World Dale Bochon | October 9, 2022 This past offseason should be considered a success for Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland. He signed a number one goaltender in Jack Campbell, re-signed sniper Evander Kane and defenceman…
Connor McDavid Ready to Hit a New Level in 2022-23 Dale Bochon | October 1, 2022 There are certain moments in life when you just know you’ve reached a new level. Many times it comes under intense pressure, and as the saying goes, “No pressure, no…
Penguins’ Dan McLean: From the Prairies to Australia to the NHL Dale Bochon | September 26, 2022 Some guys have hockey in their blood from the moment they were born. I think you could safely say that about Pittsburgh Penguins amateur scout Dan McLean, as he possesses…
Oilers Ken Holland Has Oil Country Thinking Stanley Cup Dale Bochon | September 17, 2022 You can agree or disagree with the decisions Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has made over the years, but you can never question his commitment to the team. It’s…
Top 10 Candidates for the New Oilers Hall of Fame Dale Bochon | September 10, 2022 On Sept. 7, the Edmonton Oilers announced the creation of the Oilers Hall of Fame and inducted an inaugural group that ranks right up there with some of the greatest…
Oilers Get a 2012 Draft Redo by Signing Ryan Murray Dale Bochon | September 4, 2022 The Ryan Murray signing by the Edmonton Oilers on Sept. 2 felt like a 2012 Draft day do-over. If you recall, they drafted forward Nail Yakapov first overall, while the…
Oilers Are Canada’s Best Shot at the Stanley Cup in 2022-23 Dale Bochon | August 31, 2022 There are just a few weeks to go before training camps and the start of the 2022-23 NHL regular season. It’s time to start prognosticating and examine where the Edmonton…
A Tribute to Edmonton Oilers Superfan Ben Stelter Dale Bochon | August 13, 2022 With the news of the passing of young Ben Stelter on Aug. 9, many fans and players associated with the Edmonton Oilers felt a deep sense of loss. Ben passed…
10 Reasons Why the Oilers Are Stanley Cup Contenders Dale Bochon | August 6, 2022 Fans of the Edmonton Oilers can’t wait for the season to get started. After their best playoff run since 2006 followed by a successful and efficient offseason, optimism is riding…
Oilers’ & Flames’ Offseasons Full of Ups and Downs Dale Bochon | July 30, 2022 It’s been an interesting summer to say the least for both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. While the Oilers were quick out of the gate in free agency, signing…
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