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EDMONTON OILERS 2011-12 SEASON PREVIEW:
Oiler fans are happy that they can put last season behind them, as the ignominy of being the worst team in the NHL is now up for grabs again. And by the looks of their roster, they can look toward a future where they won’t have to battle for that title again.
That’s because their team has what many consider the best young roster in the NFL. Last year, the rookie trio of Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Magnus Paajarvi combined to score 112 points! They will build on that with team captain Shawn Horcoff and super-scoring (but oft-injured) winger Ales Hemsky supplying the leadership and discipline to the young’uns.
The real test for the burgeoning Oiler team will be at defense, which really needs a full season from Ryan Whitney to be on the come-up. His ankle seems to be fully healed, and his ability to make plays from the blue line (and score points) will really steer the ship for the young Oilers. Also, look for a battle for netminder between Devan Dubynk and Nikolai Khabibulinto play out through the entire year.
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
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!
See Also:
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