Flames Tkachuk shows support for Edmonton Oilers super fan battling brain cancer
A softer side of the Battle of Alberta rivalry is coming to light ahead of Game 2. It involves a young boy battling cancer and a player he’s not too …
6 former Kelowna Rockets involved in Battle of Alberta playoff series
Cheer for Calgary or Edmonton? For hockey fans in the Okanagan, it’s a perplexing question, given that the latest chapter of the Battle of Alberta between the Edmonton Oilers and …
City hosts Edmonton Oilers community rally in Churchill Square
Oilers fans are invited to don their team colours and gather in downtown Edmonton on Tuesday to cheer on the team in Game 4 of the Battle of Alberta. Read …
NHL playoffs: A look back at the history of the Battle of Alberta
The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are fighting the Battle of Alberta in the playoffs for the sixth time in the rivalry’s history. Here’s a brief look back at the …
Battle of Alberta Game 1 sees Oilers lose 9-6 to Flames
The Calgary Flames staved off an Edmonton Oilers comeback attempt for a 9-6 win in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series. The Flames jumped out to a 2-0 lead with …
CFL, CFL Players’ Association reach tentative collective agreement
The second strike in CFL history is over. In a message on Twitter Wednesday night, the CFL confirmed it and the CFL Players’ Association had reached a tentative agreement, subject …
Michael Stone steps in, steps up for Calgary Flames in the playoffs
He watched far more games than he played this season, but Flames defenceman Michael Stone came out of the press box to make an impact in the playoffs for Calgary. …
Edmonton Elks carry on with training camp as timeline for strike looms
The Edmonton Elks practiced for a third straight day on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium on Tuesday morning. At present, the Elks and the Stampeders are the only teams …
Flames, Oilers bring potent offences to second round NHL playoff series
The NHL’s first playoff Battle of Alberta in 31 years will be a game of keep away. The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers will try to keep the puck off …
The Battle of Alberta has all the makings of a classic
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. This is what Gary Bettman …