There’s a saying in Canada ‘You don’t quit the Oilers, You get quit by the Oilers’. The words have played out time and time again throughout the history of this team. But recently, that saying has been played out less and less; and more and more, we see the return of glory days. Early Days The Oilers were founded by …
Wayne Gretzky – YesterYears Player
Sports Team History has a new series called “YesterYears” which will look at past sporting legends, coaches, and teams. This series will analyze different sports’ greatest players, their coaches, and the dynasty teams. It is not common for a sportsman to be unanimously considered the GOAT in their professional sport, but by the time Wayne Gretzky was retiring, he held …
Edmonton Oilers Team History
OIlers Primary LogoOilers Alternate LogoOilers Wordmark LogoOilers Team MerchEstablished 1972 City Alberta – Edmonton League History 1980 – Present / National Hockey League 1972 – 1979 / World Hockey Association Team History 1973 – Present / Edmonton Oilers 1972 / Alberta Oilers Nickname Oilers – The Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League have a long and storied history, dating …