Today in Hockey History: April 22 Matthew Zator | April 22, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 23 Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just…
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…
