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BLOG: Gretzky visits Rogers Place
A man who needs no introduction stepped to the podium Thursday night to help usher in a new era of sports and entertainment for the City of Edmonton. As part of the official opening of Rogers Place, Wayne Gretzky spoke to the crowd in attendance. “It really is a special arena,” he said. “It...
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A man who needs no introduction stepped to the podium Thursday night to help usher in a new era of sports and entertainment for the City of Edmonton. As part of the official opening of Rogers Place, Wayne Gretzky spoke to the crowd in attendance. “It really is a special arena,” he said. “It...
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BLOG: McDavid named Team North America’s captain
Ahead of their first pre-tournament game, Team North America announced that Oilers centre Connor McDavid has been named their captain for the World Cup of Hockey 2016. Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier and Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad are the alternate captains. McDavid, 1...
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Ahead of their first pre-tournament game, Team North America announced that Oilers centre Connor McDavid has been named their captain for the World Cup of Hockey 2016. Philadelphia Flyers forward Sean Couturier and Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad are the alternate captains. McDavid, 1...
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BLOG: First look at Team North America’s lines
As Team North America begins their on-ice preparation for the World Cup of Hockey, we get a first look at the forward lines. This forward group includes two Oilers skaters. Per Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, Connor McDavid is centring a line with Tampa Bay’s Jonathan Drouin and Winnipeg’s Mark Sche...
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As Team North America begins their on-ice preparation for the World Cup of Hockey, we get a first look at the forward lines. This forward group includes two Oilers skaters. Per Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, Connor McDavid is centring a line with Tampa Bay’s Jonathan Drouin and Winnipeg’s Mark Sche...
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BLOG: Oilers sign Benning to two-year deal
The Oilers have signed defenceman Matthew Benning to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old, right-shot blueliner was originally a sixth-round pick of the Boston Bruins in 2012. He has spent the last three seasons playing for Northeastern University, scoring nine goals and adding 47 assists for ...
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The Oilers have signed defenceman Matthew Benning to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old, right-shot blueliner was originally a sixth-round pick of the Boston Bruins in 2012. He has spent the last three seasons playing for Northeastern University, scoring nine goals and adding 47 assists for ...
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BLOG: Davidson recovered and ready
As Oilers Hockey School presented by Rogers wraps up its final week of the year, there was one last visit from a current Oilers player on the schedule as d-man Brandon Davidson stopped by to work with the kids in Leduc today. It may seem like a long time since Oilers fans have seen a healthy ...
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As Oilers Hockey School presented by Rogers wraps up its final week of the year, there was one last visit from a current Oilers player on the schedule as d-man Brandon Davidson stopped by to work with the kids in Leduc today. It may seem like a long time since Oilers fans have seen a healthy ...
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BLOG: Talbot eager to play in Heritage Classic
As fans celebrated the alumni rosters that were announced for both the Oilers and Winnipeg Jets at the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic press conference, Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot said that he’s just as excited for the chance to play in the NHL scheduled game that will follow. “It’s s...
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As fans celebrated the alumni rosters that were announced for both the Oilers and Winnipeg Jets at the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic press conference, Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot said that he’s just as excited for the chance to play in the NHL scheduled game that will follow. “It’s s...
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BLOG: Excitement brewing for 2016 Heritage Classic
A big turnout at the press conference in Winnipeg gave a sample of the the fan excitement that is highly anticipating the upcoming 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic in October. “The rivalry between the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers represents a significant part of our team’s rich h...
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A big turnout at the press conference in Winnipeg gave a sample of the the fan excitement that is highly anticipating the upcoming 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic in October. “The rivalry between the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers represents a significant part of our team’s rich h...
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BLOG: A season of change
It’s been a busy summer for the Oilers as they prepare to enter a new season, establishing their roots in the new Rogers Place barn. On top of their new digs the team will also be welcoming a few new teammates, Milan Lucic and Adam Larsson, into the locker room. “I’m excited for those guys...
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It’s been a busy summer for the Oilers as they prepare to enter a new season, establishing their roots in the new Rogers Place barn. On top of their new digs the team will also be welcoming a few new teammates, Milan Lucic and Adam Larsson, into the locker room. “I’m excited for those guys...
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BLOG: Letestu joins Oilers Hockey School
Another week has come and gone for Oilers Hockey School (OHS). Today, OHS welcomed Oilers forward Mark Letestu, who joined in among the ranks of youth hockey players to have some fun, get in on the drills and really tear it up on the ice. Although it was his first time attending the hockey ...
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Another week has come and gone for Oilers Hockey School (OHS). Today, OHS welcomed Oilers forward Mark Letestu, who joined in among the ranks of youth hockey players to have some fun, get in on the drills and really tear it up on the ice. Although it was his first time attending the hockey ...
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BLOG: World Cup pre-tournament schedule
For all of our hockey fiends that can’t wait to tune into the 2016-17 NHL season, the World Cup of Hockey will be the first event to deliver the beloved game before the start of the much anticipated hockey season. Before the September 17 tournament kick-off date, ESPN will be airing 12 pre-to...
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For all of our hockey fiends that can’t wait to tune into the 2016-17 NHL season, the World Cup of Hockey will be the first event to deliver the beloved game before the start of the much anticipated hockey season. Before the September 17 tournament kick-off date, ESPN will be airing 12 pre-to...
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BLOG: Oilers sign Musil
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman David Musil to a one-year contract. Musil, 23, appeared in 67 games with the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors last season, posting 14 points (3G, 11A) and 39 penalty minutes. The 6’4”, 203-pound blueliner has appeared in 193 career AHL ...
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The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman David Musil to a one-year contract. Musil, 23, appeared in 67 games with the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors last season, posting 14 points (3G, 11A) and 39 penalty minutes. The 6’4”, 203-pound blueliner has appeared in 193 career AHL ...
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BLOG: Oilers loan Yakimov to KHL
The Oilers have loaned forward Bogdan Yakimov to Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik of the KHL. The 21-year old was taken 83rd overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. He has played one NHL game in his career. He played 36 AHL games for the Bakersfield Condors last season, scoring five goals and adding 10 assists ...
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The Oilers have loaned forward Bogdan Yakimov to Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik of the KHL. The 21-year old was taken 83rd overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. He has played one NHL game in his career. He played 36 AHL games for the Bakersfield Condors last season, scoring five goals and adding 10 assists ...
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BLOG: Oilers will have captain on opening night
The Oilers went through the 2015-16 season without a player wearing the “C” on their chest. They instead elected to go with multiple alternate captains, including Andrew Ference, Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Matt Hendricks was among a few other players to don the “A” at var...
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The Oilers went through the 2015-16 season without a player wearing the “C” on their chest. They instead elected to go with multiple alternate captains, including Andrew Ference, Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Matt Hendricks was among a few other players to don the “A” at var...
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