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Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are a National Hockey League team based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Founded: 1972, a member of the World Hockey Association Joined NHL in 1979.
Formerly known as: Alberta Oilers (1972-1973)
Arena: Rexall Place
Uniform colors: Copper and midnight blue
Logo design: A circle surrounding the word "OILERS", a copper-colored drop of oil at the top
Third Jersey: A black, white and silver jersey with a metallic gear logo with a black oil drop centred on the gear
Stanley Cups won: 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990

Table of contents
1 Franchise history
2 Players of Note
3 External Links

Franchise history

On November 22, 2003, the Oilers hosted the first outdoor hockey game in the NHL's history. The Edmonton Oilers were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in front of more than fifty-five thousand fans, an NHL attendance record, at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

Players of Note

Hall of Famers:

Current stars:

Not to be forgotten:

Retired Numbers:

External Links