Huge fan of the Edmonton Oilers! I am a season ticket holder, that attends 90% of all home games. My Goal is to see the Oilers play in every rink in the league. I have been to 6 so far. With Winnipeg being the last stop Feb 27 2012! This blog is about being a fan in a hockey mad city, from the fan's perspective. I welcome all commentary, good or bad and hope you enjoy my rants.
So Wednesaday I had seen a tweet from Edmonton Oilers Player Linus Omark, saying that he was headed back to Sweden to play for his home Country in the World Championships. I responded to his tweet, telling…Read More
I have been wondering what this day would mean to this team for awhile now. As a fan and season ticket holder I have my own feelings on what this day means to me, but I have no clue what it means to the…Read More
So the Edmonton Oilers played a game last night vs. the Los Angeles Kings. The Refs blew at least 4-5 calls that should’ve resulted in Oilers power plays. Instead, the Kings got calls that were…Read More
With the news today that Taylor Hall is out for the remainder of the season and will be getting surgery for his injured left shoulder, I am curious as to the timing for the decision to sit him now vs.…Read More
I was fortunate enough to be able to meet and interview former Anthem singer of the Edmonton Oilers for the past 30 years, Mr. Paul Lorieau. Before the interview that follows I would just like to personally…Read More
Ever since that fateful night back on May23, 2006, game three in the series that saw the Edmonton Oilers…Read More
Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE Watching last night’s game, I was…Read More
Over the past several games the Oilers have played, there has been a noticeable lack of penalties called…Read More
. After an unbelievable trip to Winnipeg, The Family and I are back in Edmonton, unpacked, and…Read More
About three years ago my Wife and I decided that we were going to watch the Oilers play at every arena…Read More
For the second time in as many weeks, I have heard the GM of the Edmonton Oilers, Steve Tambellini say that he knows his team is better than the standings show. The Oilers are currently secure in 29th…Read More
There has been quite a bit to talk about since my last post. From the win in Ottawa to the Sutton signing. In this post I will summarize my thoughts (if you care) in short paragraphs in no particular order.…Read More
Jason Gregor from the Team1260 Radio Station and I have entered into a Twitter fueled wager. Jason contends that Ales Hemsky will garner a first round pick at the trade deadline, while I contend…Read More
It would be had to write a piece today without mentioning Sam Gagner, no matter what team you write about. What he (and his line-mates, lest we forget) accomplished last night was nothing short of extraordinary!…Read More
Bob Stauffer is reporting today on the Oilers Now radio show, that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will not be in the line-up for their game against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight. In my mind there are two reasons…Read More
Since just before Christmas, things have gone a little sideways in my life, where writing just wasn’t a priority. Not to mention the Ole’s were sucking wind during that time, which really…Read More
The loss in New York against The Islanders was again, one of the worst team efforts I have seen from The Edmonton Oilers thus far. There was no team defense, no puck control or possession, and definitely…Read More
The Oilers came out of the Christmas break with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Boxing Day. They had zero jump in the game. I was very disappointed with the lack of effort put forth by the visiting…Read More
With only 2 wins in the last 11 games and 5 in the last 19, Oil Country is very, very frustrated. On the heels of lats nights 3-2 loss to the Detroit Redwings, The Coaching Staff held a brief 20 minute…Read More
With the announcement that Magnus Paajarvi was sent to the Oklahoma City Barons today, Edmonton’s coach is under the gun in the City of Champions. Read | Share
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