EDMONTON OILERS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1972
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Stadium: Rexall Place
Conference: Western Conference
Division: Northwest Division
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Titles: 5: 1983-84, 1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1989-90
Edmonton Oilers Conference Championships: 7
Notable Players: Wayne "The Great One" Gretsky, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey
With a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals just a few seasons ago, the Edmonton Oilers are now one of the most unpredictable teams in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a rebuilding mode, having made a slew of trades and acquisitions in the off-seasons of the last two years. Playing in a tough division has proven to be a challenge for Edmonton so far this year. A game at Rexall Place this season will be a window into the team’s future as fans cheer their team to reach the playoffs and watch for the team’s new stars and future leaders. The Edmonton Oilers play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1972 as part of the WHA but joined the NHL in 1979. The Edmonton Oilers would cement its future in 1978 when it signed Wayne Gretzky. Since joining the NHL, the Oilers are the only former WHA team not have been relocated, a testament to the team’s support in Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers totally dominated the 1980’s with 5 Stanley Cups, 6 Conference Championships, and 6 Division Championships. The ‘90s were a decade of rebuilding and modest success that lasted into the 21st century. The 2006 playoffs were a complete surprise to many hockey fans as the Oilers nearly won the Stanley Cup losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Edmonton Oilers is still in a rebuilding situation, but it should be exciting to watch as the Oilers find their way again. The Edmonton Oilers play their home games at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The venue holds almost 17,000 spectators for Oiler games. Walking past Wayne Gretsky’s statue and hearing the legendary crowd noise inside the arena lets you know that the Oilers will always be a team to beat in the NHL. The ice quality is considered the best in the league. Buy Edmonton Oilers tickets and watch this storied franchise build itself back to championship form!
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