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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.

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Brutal 5-2 Loss to Flyers

Matt Parks | January 3, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles continued since returning from the Christmas break, as they lost 5-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 3). Their record fell to 20-16-6, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers

Flyers Use Strong First Period in 5-2 Victory Over Oilers

Matt Parks | January 3, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers (20-16-6) hosted the Philadelphia Flyers (21-12-7) in a Saturday matinée from Rogers Place. This was their final meeting of the season, as the Oilers came away with…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins’ Great Defensive Effort Propels Them to 4-1 Victory Over Red Wings

Matt Parks | January 3, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings (24-15-4) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-12-9) in a Saturday matinée from Little Caesars Arena. These two teams completed a home-and-home set, as the Penguins defeated the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins

Oilers’ 3 Stars for December 2025

Matt Parks | January 2, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers had a mediocre first two months, but they were better in December. They finished the month with a 9-5-1 record for 19 points. They hold a 20-15-6…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Loss to Bruins

Matt Parks | January 1, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers concluded 2025 with a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins at Rogers Place. The Bruins snapped their six-game losing streak, which, ironically enough, started against the…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Bruins Were Opportunistic in 6-2 Victory Over Oilers

Matt Parks | January 1, 2026

The Edmonton Oilers (20-15-6) hosted the Boston Bruins (21-18-2) in a New Year’s Eve tilt. Edmonton won their previous meeting 3-1 on Dec. 18 in Boston. However, the Bruins enacted…

Categories Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

Matt Parks | December 30, 2025

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the Edmonton Oilers’ performance so far this season, as well as look ahead to see what 2026 may…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Disappointing 3-2 Loss to Flames

Matt Parks | December 28, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers returned from the holiday break on Saturday night (Dec. 27), looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season. However, that didn’t transpire, as they lost…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool

Matt Parks | December 27, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time. It wasn’t…

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

Tristan Jarry’s Injury Is a Blessing in Disguise for the Oilers

Matt Parks | December 26, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers finally addressed their goaltending, acquiring Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick. However, in just three starts and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending

Oilers Need a Third-Line Centre

Matt Parks | December 26, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers should be in the market for a third-line centre before the 2026 Trade Deadline. They are still struggling to find offensive production from the bottom six, and…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers’ Power Play Explodes in Dominant 5-1 Victory Over Flames

Matt Parks | December 23, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers (19-13-6) hosted the Calgary Flames (15-18-4) on Tuesday night (Dec. 23) in the second instalment of the Battle of Alberta, and the last game before the Christmas…

Categories Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, NHL News
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