Dave Tippett was hired as head coach by Oilers general manager Ken Holland in late May, replacing Ken Hitchcock, who took over from Todd McLellan early last season. The Oilers failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the…
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New Oiler James Neal energized by move to Edmonton
They’ve missed the National Hockey League playoffs the last two years and only made the post-season once since 2006 but new Edmonton Oilers forward James Neal says he believes he and his new teammates have a chance to present a…
Connecticut scores dramatic win at Brick Invitational
Team Brick Alberta couldn’t quite make it a perfect week at the 30th edition of The Brick Invitational, falling 3-2 in overtime to Team Connecticut in Sunday’s final. Landon Dupont opened the scoring with a blast from the point, 5:05…
Watch: The Stanley Cup visits Edmonton minor hockey players
Minor hockey players taking part in the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament at West Edmonton Mall got a surprise visit from St. Louis Blues defenceman Colton Parayko and the Stanley Cup Wednesday. “It’s pretty special. All these kids are dreaming obviously…
Watch: Stanley Cup comes to Alberta small town
St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube brought the Stanley Cup to Calahoo on Tuesday where it was paraded down the main street of the hamlet, 60 km northwest of Edmonton. Berube was born and raised in Calahoo, where his…
Berube brings Stanley Cup to Calahoo
July 2 2019 2:00pm Craig Berube, head coach of the St. Louis Blues, brought the Stanley Cup to Calahoo, Alta., on Tuesday. Sarah Komadina reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” )…
Hundreds gather to see St. Louis Blues coach brings Stanley Cup to small Alberta community
The Stanley Cup has arrived in small-town Alberta. Craig Berube, head coach of the St. Louis Blues, hoisted the trophy over his head as he carried it into the arena in Calahoo, northwest of Edmonton. Berube was born and raised…
Edmonton Oilers add goalie Mike Smith in NHL free agency
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Mike Smith to a one-year contract. Smith, 37, played with the Calgary Flames last season, going 23-16-2 with an .898 save percentage and a 2.72 goals against average. He played for new Oilers coach…
Oil Kings’ star selected by New York Rangers in 2nd round of NHL Draft
He was the biggest star on the Edmonton Oil Kings last season, at least in terms of undrafted players, and on Saturday, defenceman Matthew Robertson was selected by the New York Rangers in the second round of the 2019 NHL…
Edmonton Oilers select Philip Broberg 8th overall at NHL Draft
The Edmonton Oilers selected Swedish defenceman Philip Broberg with the eighth overall pick of the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver on Friday night. Broberg, who turns 18 on June 25, is an elite skater who is highly skilled. However, his…