Categorizing and Analyzing Different Edmonton Oilers Fans

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The Die Hards

The first group has to go out to the die hard Oilers fans out there.  Through thick and thin, these fans stand with their team, and sadly, it can be hard to find die hard fans who have stuck by a team for as long as some of the Oilers fans have, since the team has not had a chance at the playoffs since choking in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.  And yes, they hate the Calgary Flames.

Die Hard fans can vary.  They do not have to know the entire history of the franchise, nor do they have to be a life-long fan.  They must have been following the Oilers for a long time, and they hold generally strong knowledge about the team.  These fans may or may not be season ticket holders, and they can be any age; if they’re a teenager, they grew up watching the Oilers.  If they’re older, they’ve been through the teams ups and downs throughout the years.

The best thing about die hard fans is that they can take a joke and laugh along with those who mock the team, but they will always defend Oil Country.  These fans bleed copper and blue, and they are always looking forward to what the team brings each and every year.

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