Today in Hockey History: Jan 15
The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well…
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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 13
This date in National Hockey League history is jammed-packed with so many all-time greats that even one of the biggest baseball legends made an appearance on the ice. Fans in…
Oilers’ 10 Most Memorable Preseason Games
The Edmonton Oilers opened their 2021-22 preseason on Sept. 26, when they pay a visit to the provincial rival Calgary Flames. As part of their eight-game exhibition schedule, the Oilers…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11
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…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7
Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of the National Hockey League. There were also plenty of all-time greats who…
Edmonton Oilers’ 3 Unbreakable Records
The history of the Edmonton Oilers began in a hurry – they joined the National Hockey League in 1979-80 and wasted no time in making their mark. The team didn’t…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 4
Jan. 4 has been quite the busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest player of them all had four huge nights for three different teams. Some of his…
Oilers’ Most Successful PTO Signings
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2021 As the new NHL season inches closer, general managers are adding the final touches to their roster— it’s the time of year…
Oilers’ Ryan Smyth’s Injury Comeback For 2002 Olympics Revisited
Anticipation was already building on this Friday night in mid-November at Skyreach Centre, where the red-hot Edmonton Oilers were hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. The 2002 Winter Games were less than…
Thanks, Santa – Oilers’ Best Ever Christmas Gifts
There are plenty of items on the Edmonton Oilers’ Christmas wish list for Santa this year: a No. 1 goaltender, top-six forward, third-line centre, depth scoring. And, of course, good…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22
Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments and…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 20
Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable…