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Oilers sign five to Professional Tryout Contracts
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Oilers sign five to Professional Tryout Contracts
The Edmonton Oilers have signed the following five players to professional tryout contracts. All five players will be attending the Oilers’ main training camp, which opens on Sept. 22.Scott Allen LW L 6’3” 198 07/06/1990 Edmonton, AB ...
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Oilers announce roster for 2016 Rookie Camp and Young Stars Classic
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Oilers announce roster for 2016 Rookie Camp and Young Stars Classic
Game 2   Calgary vs. Edmonton      Sept. 17     7:00 pm Game 3   Edmonton vs. Winnipeg    Sept. 19    11:30 am *Game dates, times and opponents subject to change. CLICK HERE to view the Oilers 2016-17 Rookie Camp Roster
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Despite tough losses, Team Europe sees positives
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Despite tough losses, Team Europe sees positives
Team Europe landed in the United States after a tough week in Canada preparing for the World Cup of Hockey 2016.Despite lopsided losses in two pre-tournament games against youthful Team North America in Quebec City and Montreal, Team Europe coach Ralph Krueger said he is happy with the way his bl...
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Oilers Ready to Inspire Literacy during Read In Week
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Oilers Ready to Inspire Literacy during Read In Week
(Edmonton, AB) – The Edmonton Oilers will once again join students this year to participate in Read In Week as special guests to help spark youth’s passion for literacy and celebrate their joy of reading. For students in Edmonton and surrounding areas, Oilers Read In Week marks a very special tim...
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Welcome to the new era. Welcome to Rogers Place
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The official opening of Rogers Place, put on by the City of Edmonton and Oilers Entertainment Group Thursday evening, had a unique, almost foreign feel to it.The numerous, and quite sizeable, LED screens displayed vibrant colours and patterns. The opening music was supplied by a DJ, who was perch...
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Jets and Oilers announce Heritage Classic alumni rosters
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Jets and Oilers announce Heritage Classic alumni rosters
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers have announced their Tim Hortons Heritage Classic Alumni Game rosters.Each roster currently features 23 players and three coaches. The majority of each team’s roster was announced on August 5. Attached is the list of players currently committed...
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Oilers sign Benning
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Oilers sign Benning
The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Matthew Benning to a two-year contract.Benning, 22, appeared in 41 games with the Northeastern Huskies (Hockey East) last season, posting 19 points (6G, 13A) and 37 penalty minutes. He also served as an alternate captain with the Huskies, helping Northea...
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Sportsnet Laces Up to Deliver Exclusive Coverage of 2016-17 Edmonton Oilers Season
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Sportsnet Laces Up to Deliver Exclusive Coverage of 2016-17 Edmonton Oilers Season
As Oiler hockey fans patiently await the arrival of October’s puck drop and the highly-anticipated opening of Rogers Place, one of the most connected arenas in North America, Sportsnet is gearing up to deliver exclusive wall-to-wall coverage of the Oilers’ 2016-17 regular season. Sportsnet’s Edmo...
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From a downtown guy...
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From a downtown guy...
Kelly Hrudey admits he's a downtown kind of guy.And, a few weeks ago he proved it: when Kelly drove into Edmonton from Calgary and checked into his downtown hotel — where else, right? — he went for a drive.Kelly didn't head to Edmonton's west end neighbourhood Elmwood where he grew up. Nor did he...
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Team North America has 'quiet confidence'
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Team North America has 'quiet confidence'
Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad said it would be a mistake for the other teams in the World Cup of Hockey 2016 to take the youthful Team North America lightly."There is a lot of speed and a lot of talent on our team," Ekblad said. "I think it all comes down to how we jell as a team led b...
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