(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1972 1980 1978 1984 1985 1987 1988 1988 1990 Edmonton Oilers After the newly founded Calgary Broncos folded prior to commencement of the inaugural WHA season, the Oilers were renamed the Alberta Oilers as it was planned to split their home games between Edmonton and Calgary. Possibly for financial reasons or to allow for a …