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Matt Parks

I have a Bachelors Degree in Recreation and Sports Studies with a minor in Business from the University of New Brunswick. I am extremely passionate about sports, mainly baseball and hockey. I love the Edmonton Oilers, and have been a fan for my whole life. I am just starting to pursue a career in sports, and sports writing. I can talk about sports all day.

Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Plays 1,000th NHL Game

Matt Parks | January 18, 2026

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday, Jan. 18, at home against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old was drafted first overall by the Oilers…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Previewing the Edmonton Oilers’ Upcoming 8-Game Homestand

Matt Parks | January 18, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers embark on their most important stretch of the season as they begin a season-long eight-game homestand. The Oilers have yet to win three straight games, but they…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions

4 Takeaways From Oilers’ Commanding 6-0 Victory Over Canucks

Matt Parks | January 18, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers scored six second-period goals en route to a commanding 6-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night (Jan 17). This was the first time since 2013…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Goalie Prospect Connor Ungar Has Put the Organization on Notice

Matt Parks | January 17, 2026

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers have had a goaltending problem for many years. They eventually traded their homegrown talent in Stuart Skinner, acquiring Tristan Jarry in the process,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Should Keep 3 Goalies Until the Olympic Break

Matt Parks | January 17, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies on the roster: Tristan Jarry, Connor Ingram, and Calvin Pickard. While that’s not ideal long-term, three goalies can be beneficial in the short term.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Goaltending

Kasperi Kapanen Has Rejuvenated the Oilers’ Forward Group

Matt Parks | January 14, 2026

You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and the Edmonton Oilers have experienced that firsthand this season. Forward Kasperi Kapanen missed 36 games due to injury, and his…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Kris Knoblauch’s Questionable Decisions in Oilers’ Loss to the Predators

Matt Parks | January 14, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers suffered a close 4-3 loss in overtime to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. They showed a solid effort, but with numerous unforced errors, they surrendered many…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Arvidsson Scored Lone Goal & Korpisalo Was Excellent in Bruins’ 1-0 Victory Over Penguins

Matt Parks | January 11, 2026

The Boston Bruins (25-19-2) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-9) on Sunday (Jan. 11) in their first meeting of the season. Both teams entered this contest playing well, with Pittsburgh winning…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to Kings

Matt Parks | January 11, 2026

For the first time since the first round of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers battled the Los Angeles Kings from Rogers Place on Jan. 10. The Oilers have gotten the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Should Keep Quinn Hutson in the AHL

Matt Parks | January 9, 2026

Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Quinn Hutson continues to impress. The 24-year-old forward signed a two-year entry-level contract in April out of the NCAA after leading the Boston University Terriers in scoring,…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Oilers Complete the Comeback to Defeat Jets 4-3

Matt Parks | January 8, 2026

The Winnipeg Jets (15-22-5) hosted the Edmonton Oilers (22-16-6) on Thursday night (Jan. 8). The Jets came into this game scuffling, losing their last 10 games and 15 of their…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Oilers’ Bottom Six Looked Much Better Without Frederic & Mangiapane

Matt Parks | January 7, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Tuesday night on the back of Connor McDavid’s hat trick. However, many Oilers played well, especially their depth players. The Oilers…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers
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