Important Edmonton Oilers Games 2024

The Formation

Founded as members of the World Hockey Association in 1971, they showed their talent and charisma to fans and opponents alike. By the end of the 1970s, they had become members of the National Hockey League. Their formula for success and fame was to induct young sportsmen oozing with talent, displaying sheer quickness on the ice hockey field. In no time, their formula yielded dividends and the team went on to enjoy unprecedented success.

Edmonton Oilers – An Exceptional Title Haul

The Edmonton Oilers tasted success for the first time in the 1983-1984 campaign when they clinched their maiden Stanley Cup. They went on to win another four Stanley Cups in the next six seasons, setting their dynasty in stone and not looking back since.

Presidents’ Trophy – 02

Division Championships – 07

Conference Championships – 07

Stanley Cups – 05

The Edmonton Oilers have clinched a total of five Stanley Cups, putting them at the top of the list of teams, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, to have won the most Stanley Cup triumphs since the NHL and WHL merged. Much of this success can be attributed to the brilliance of the iconic Wayne Gretzky, arguably the greatest NHL player in history.

Edmonton Oilers Greatest Players

Some of the biggest names in the sport have worn the famous Edmonton Oilers jersey over the years, including:

·         Wayne Gretzky.

·         Mark Messier.

·         Connor Mcdavid.

·         Grant Fuhr.

·         Ryan Smith.

Edmonton Oilers Information

Head Coach: Jay Woodcroft.

Home Arena: Rogers Place.

Arena’s Seating Capacity: 18,347.

Arena Opened: 2016.

2021 Division Finish: 2nd.

2021 Playoffs Finish: Lost in the Second Round.

Edmonton Oilers 2021 Season

Interesting Facts

• Jordan Eberle was the last player from the franchise to be selected in the All Star game. He was selected in 2012.
• Twelve people associated with the Oilers have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
• Wayne Gretzky holds the franchise record for points, goals and assists.
• Due to the team’s legendary run in the 1980s, the Hockey Hall of Fame awarded the team a dynasty status.
• The Oilers have won five Stanley Cups. They won all of them during the 1980s.