The Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers announced the rosters for the 2016 Heritage Classic Alumni Game on Friday at an event in Winnipeg.
The highlight is without a doubt the reunion of Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, who will don Edmonton Oilers sweaters together. Other highlights joining Edmonton include Grant Fuhr, Bill Ranford, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Kelly Buchberger, and the recently retired Ryan Smyth.
For the Jets, the highlights include the return of Teemu Selanne, who may be able to skate circles around the other old-timers, not being that far removed from actually playing in the NHL. He will be joined by Dale Hawerchuk, Teppo Numminen, Thomas Steen and Ron Wilson, among others.
Take a look at the full rosters below. The Heritage Classic will be played on Sunday, October 23 with the Alumni Game taking place the day before.
Edmonton Oilers
Grant Fuhr
Bill Ranford
Kevin Lowe
Paul Coffey
Charlie Huddy
Craig Muni
Steve Smith
Wayne Gretzky
Dave Semenko
Mark Messier,\
Glenn Anderson
Jari Kurri
Kelly Buchberger
Ken Linseman
Craig MacTavish
Craig Simpson
Ryan Smyth
Coaches: Ron Low and Glen Sather
Winnipeg Jets
Bob Essensa
Dave Babych
Dave Ellett
Mike Ford
Jim Kyte
Mario Marois
Moe Mantha
Teppo Numminen
Tim Watters
Dale Hawerchuk
Thomas Steen
Teemu Selanne
Laurie Boschman
Mike Eagles
Kris King
Morris Lukowich
Andrew McBain
Brian Mullen
Darrin Shannon
Doug Small
Ron Wilson
Coaches: Tom McVie and Serge Savard
