Today in Hockey History: June 17 Greg Boysen | June 17, 2021 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
Oilers Have History of Drafting Defensemen with 19th Pick Brian Swane | June 14, 2021 The order has been set for the first 27 picks of the 2021 National Hockey League Draft, and the Edmonton Oilers now know they will be selecting 19th overall on…
Today in Hockey History: June 14 Greg Boysen | June 14, 2021 This is one of the most memorable dates ever on Broadway, and it has nothing to do with a musical. Hockey fans in the Big Apple waited 54 seasons for…
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect THW Archives | June 10, 2021 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft Brian Swane | June 10, 2021 In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
Edmonton Oilers’ Forgotten Greats: Craig Simpson Brian Swane | June 6, 2021 An entire generation knows Craig Simpson only as a television analyst. And there are probably quite a few older fans that don’t remember him for anything else but being in…
Today in Hockey History: June 5 Greg Boysen | June 5, 2021 June 5 has given us a little bit of everything throughout National Hockey League history. There were epic comebacks, expansion, awards given out and even one of the greatest NHL…
Today in Hockey History: June 4 Greg Boysen | June 4, 2021 June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
Oilers History: The Day Edmonton Saved the Franchise Brian Swane | May 31, 2021 Times haven’t been the greatest in Oil Country. There was, of course, “The Decade of Darkness” when the Edmonton Oilers went 10 straight years without an NHL playoff berth between…
Today in Hockey History: May 30 Greg Boysen | May 30, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…
Worst Trades in Oilers’ History Jim Parsons | May 29, 2021 Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad…
Today in Hockey History: May 28 Greg Boysen | May 28, 2021 May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final…
