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…
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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…
10 NHL Oddities We’ll Never See Again
The saying is that records are meant to be broken, but in certain cases, they simply won’t be broken. Barring radical changes to the playing style and rules of the…
The Greatest Draft in Edmonton Oilers History: 1979 or 1980?
The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of exceptional hockey players since the franchise entered the National Hockey League in 1979. In total, the Oilers have selected a massive 401…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19
Sept. 19 was a good day for National Hockey League debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time.…
5 Unbreakable Edmonton Oilers Playoff Records
For a decade, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the National Hockey League playoffs. From 1983 to 1992, Edmonton won five Stanley Cups, six Campbell Conference championships, and eight Smythe Division banners.…
All-Time Alberta-Born Lineup
There have been some 600 Albertans that have reached the National Hockey League, more than any other province except Ontario or Quebec. Among them are some of the game’s greatest,…
Maple Leafs Legendary Goalie Still Sour About the 1993 Series [Video]
It’s a moment forever etched in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Los Angeles Kings and even Wayne Gretzky. One of the best goalies in Maple Leafs’ history,…
Oilers 12 Days of Hockeymas: Ranking 8 Hall of Famers…After Gretzky
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Grant Fuhr’s Historic 1995-96 Season
In today’s NHL, fans and coaches alike see any goalkeeper who starts 60 games or more as an absolute workhorse. Starting goalies are usually expected to play 45-55 games, unless…
Glenn Anderson Trade Revisited
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a long and storied history. It’s one filled with success, disappointment and a long list of players that have donned the blue and white. Some…
3ICE Hockey League Is Bringing 3-on-3 Action With Hall of Fame Coaches
Prior to the start of the 2015-16 season, the National Hockey League announced that their new overtime format would be a five-minute period with just three skaters per side. Whether…