Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Matthew Zator | January 20, 2024 Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…
Oilers’ Most Historic Games Against Canadiens Brian Swane | January 13, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers will look to make history when they take on the host Montreal Canadiens tonight (Jan. 13) at the Bell Centre. Edmonton is going for its 10th consecutive…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12 Matthew Zator | January 12, 2024 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One legend returned to where he made a name for himself, another became…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Matthew Zator | January 11, 2024 This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot…
Los Angeles Kings: The Foundation of Royalty Nathaniel Oliver | December 21, 2023 In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises…
Oilers’ McDavid Dominates vs. Devils Just Like Gretzky in the ’80s Brian Swane | December 21, 2023 Long before Connor McDavid was collecting Art Ross and Hart Trophies as captain of the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky did the same. While his play was always outstanding, it wasn’t…
Oilers’ First Missed Playoffs: Looking at the Impact 30 Years Later Brian Swane | November 12, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers are getting close to clinching a postseason berth for the fourth year in a row, their longest such stretch since making five consecutive playoff appearances from 1997…
They Wore It Once: Oilers Players and Their Unique Numbers Jesse Courville-Lynch | October 21, 2023 *This archive was originally written by Colton Pankiw If you were to ask a hockey fan the first thing that came to their mind when they think of the Edmonton…
1993 Infamous Non-Call Costs Maple Leafs Stanley Cup The Old Prof | October 2, 2023 In 1993, now 30 seasons ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were on the cusp of achieving hockey glory. They could have won the Stanley Cup, and many fans believe they…
Connor McDavid Joined Legendary 150-Point Club Scott Blair | August 19, 2023 *this archive was originally published in Jan. 2023 Heading into the Edmonton Oilers game against the Tampa Bay Lighting Thursday on Jan. 19, Connor McDavid was just about on pace…
Wayne Gretzky Trade Still Haunts Oilers Fans Dale Bochon | August 14, 2023 Aug. 11 marked the 35th anniversary of Wayne Gretzky leaving the Edmonton Oilers for the Los Angeles Kings. Much has been written about it, and some believe Gretzky was sold…
History of NHL All-Star Game Format Changes Colin Newby | August 7, 2023 *This was originally published in Feb. 2022 The 66th NHL All-Star Game took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The league hoped that the return of…