Eric Friesen

Eric Friesen

Joined: Jun 1, 2015

Eric Friesen has been a die hard Edmonton Oilers fan for nearly two decades and began writing for Oil On Whyte in June 2015. In addition, Eric is a grad student in the Sports Journalism Program at Centennial College in Toronto.

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 27: Edmonton Oilers Center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 100th point on a goal by Edmonton Oilers Left Wing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) in the first period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets game on March 27, 2018, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oilers: THN Predicts Connor McDavid Will Win 2018-19 Art Ross Trophy

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Evan Bouchard poses after being selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Top 10 Prospects For Next Season

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Kailer Yamamoto poses with team personnel onstage after being selected 22nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Royal Blue Jersey To Return in 2018-19?

CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 15: Stuart Skinner #74 of the Lethbridge Hurricanes in action against the Calgary Hitmen during a WHL game at the Scotiabank Saddledome on October 15, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Oilers Prospects: Stuart Skinner Could Be First Homegrown No. 1 Goalie in Years

EDMONTON, AB - APRIL 7: Ty Rattie

Edmonton Oilers: Can Ty Rattie become the new Patrick Maroon?

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 14: Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers: McDavid and Nugent-Hopkins To Play For Canada

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 10: Ethan Bear

Edmonton Oilers: Ethan Bear Showing Well in NHL Audition

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 2: Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers: Nugent-Hopkins Should Be On The McDavid Line

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 09: A scrum ensues in front of goaltender Cam Talbot. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Potential Future Trade Options

VANCOUVER, BC - SEPTEMBER 30: Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) skates with the puck during their NHL preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on September 30, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Breaking Down the Right Wing Depth

EDMONTON, AB - APRIL 12: Patrick Maroon. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Patrick Maroon Ready to Continue Success

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Kailer Yamamoto, 22nd overall pick of the Edmonton Oilers, poses for a portrait during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Bob Green Discusses Yamamoto’s Potential

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Kailer Yamamoto, 22nd overall pick of the Edmonton Oilers, poses for a portrait during Round One of the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers: Gretzky Believes Yamamoto Is Right Fit

EDMONTON, CANADA - FEBRUARY 23: A view of the banners for radio broadcaster Rod Phillips and the retired numbers of previous Oilers players Glenn Anderson

Edmonton Oilers: Rod Phillips Talks Team’s Improvement

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Ostap Safin, 115th overall pick of the Edmonton Oilers, poses for a portrait during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Profiles: Ostap Safin

Apr 6, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; 180+ former Edmonton Oilers salute the fans one last time during the closing ceremonies at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Edmonton Oilers: Remembering Dave Semenko