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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Cheap McDavid merch too good to be true? Check the hologram, dealer says
There are reliable methods to check whether signed sports memorabilia is legit or fake, Connor McDavid’s collectibles provider says in the wake of a forged McDavid jersey fiasco. Cst. Derek Burns with the Edmonton Police Service holds a Connor McDavid…
Edmonton Oilers trade unsigned draft pick to Pittsburgh Penguins
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired a conditional sixth-round selection in the 2021 NHL draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for unsigned draft pick John Marino. The Oilers took Marino, a defenceman, in the sixth round (154th overall) in 2015.…
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…
Edmonton Oilers round out scouting staff with 2 former Red Wings
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Archie Henderson as director of Pro Scouting and Tyler Wright as director of Amateur Scouting. Both men worked for Oilers general manager Ken Holland while Holland was GM of the Detroit Red Wings. Henderson, 62,…
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…
NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames help settle debt of defunct CWHL
The NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames are among contributors helping the defunct Canadian Women’s Hockey League settle its debts. The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, Hockey Canada and other private donations also helped the CWHL clear its books. Story…
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…