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Bringing Back NHL Arena Nicknames

Eugene Helfrick | May 18, 2022

The Forum. The Olympia. The Stadium. The names of the Original Six’s arenas were instantly recognizable to hockey fans around the world, shorthand or not. Well, for fans of the…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Game 1 Loss to the Kings

Brian Swane | May 3, 2022

There is worry anew in Oil Country after the Edmonton Oilers lost 4-3 to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series at…

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-0 Loss to Vegas in Mike Smith’s Return

Brian Swane | February 9, 2022

The stage seemed perfectly set for the Edmonton Oilers to make a statement in their first game following NHL All-Star Weekend against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday (Feb. 8)…

4 Takeaways as Oilers’ Spiral Continues in 5-1 Loss to Maple Leafs

Brian Swane | December 15, 2021

It’s said that when it rains, it pours. However, snow is more fitting for this time of year, and in that case, the Edmonton Oilers are in the middle of…

Edmonton Overdue for NHL All-Star Game

Shane Sander | May 31, 2017

This post was originally pubished on December 4th, 2016. It’s been revised with the latest news that Tampa will get the All-Star weekend. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that the…

Oilers Former Home of 42 Years in Trouble

Shane Sander | September 10, 2016

The Edmonton Oilers soon-to-be-former home at Rexall Place is in trouble as it seeks partners to help fund a new proposal or face demolition. Edmonton City Council has been toiling…

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