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Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9

Matthew Zator | November 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 10 Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 6

Matthew Zator | November 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 7 A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 4

Matthew Zator | November 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Two Hockey Hall of Famers tried to be only the second player ever to accomplish a very impressive…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 2

Matthew Zator | November 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 3 Both the “Great One” and “Mr. Hockey” had multiple memories on Nov. 2. Plus, there were plenty of…

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Edmonton Oilers’ Top 5 NHL Drafts of All-Time

Brett Slawson | November 2, 2025

Over the years, the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed their share of fortune and disappointment at the NHL Draft. At some drafts, they have had tremendous luck, selecting promising players who…

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Oilers’ McFarlane Jersey Remains Divisive 24 Years Later

Brian Swane | November 1, 2025

*This was originally published in Oct. 2021 Oct. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third jersey. Designed by legendary comic book artist and writer Todd McFarlane,…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31

Matthew Zator | October 31, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…

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9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer

The Old Prof | October 29, 2025

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…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 26

Matthew Zator | October 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 27 The greatest player to ever skate in the NHL added to his remarkable personal record book three times…

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Oilers Could Have Rewritten Their History by Drafting Matthew Tkachuk in 2016

The Old Prof | October 24, 2025

Let’s say it: the 2016 NHL Draft could’ve changed a lot for the Edmonton Oilers—if they’d made one different choice. With the fourth overall pick, Edmonton had a chance to grab…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20

Matthew Zator | October 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19

Matthew Zator | October 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 20 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players…

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