5 Unforgettable Playoff Games Between the Oilers and Ducks Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their best-of-seven series opens Monday (April 20) at Rogers…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later Brian Swane | April 19, 2026 There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
Edmonton Oilers’ Missed Draft Opportunities The Old Prof | April 17, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers boast a once-in-a-generation duo in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But in today’s NHL, championships aren’t won on the backs of two players alone. You need a…
Today in Hockey History: April 15 Matthew Zator | April 15, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 16 If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this is a very good date for you. One…
Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade Jackson Scherger | April 12, 2026 After rather disappointing ends to the 2020-21 season for both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, both teams were looking for a change. While sometimes big changes are the go-to,…
Today in Hockey History: April 12 Matthew Zator | April 12, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 13 April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game…
Today in Hockey History: April 8 Matthew Zator | April 8, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 9 Mr. Hockey broke a pair of Stanley Cup playoff records on this date, 29 years apart. Also, three franchises…
9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer The Old Prof | April 7, 2026 Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…
10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000 Dale Bochon | April 6, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only…
Today in Hockey History: April 6 Matthew Zator | April 6, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 7 April 6 has had its fair share of historical moments throughout the decades. One of the National Hockey League’s…
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies THW Archives | April 5, 2026 Goaltending: hockey’s most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…
Today in Hockey History: April 2 Matthew Zator | April 2, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 3 This date in National Hockey League history has seen quite a few records fall and new standards set.…
