History has shown that sometimes losing a championship game in sports can see a team’s fanbase vent their frustration in destructive or antisocial ways. But at the Ice District in downtown Edmonton, where tens of thousands of Oilers’ fans witnessed their team’s valiant efforts fall short of winning a Stanley Cup Monday night, peaceful — … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch parties, bars, seniors homes and ordinary living rooms. “We cheer them on every single game of the season,” said Derrick … Read more
Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind’s eye. Just like countless Canadian kids. “You always dreamt of yourself playing in that game and scoring that big goal,” … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, let alone in a Stanley Cup Final. After dropping the first three games of the best-of-seven championship series to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers have won two straight and will host Game 6 on Friday night. An Edmonton win would force … Read more
The photo gallery can be viewed at the bottom of this article. When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup Final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it’s understandable that anxiety for Edmonton Oilers fans is through the roof. “It’s up … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the first time in 18 years, a Stanley Cup final game is about to be played in Edmonton and the excitement in the city is palpable. Hockey fans are coming from far and wide to cheer on the Edmonton Oilers, including Richard Fairhead who flew all … Read more
Canadians are rallying behind the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the Stanley Cup final, though some more than others, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted exclusively for Global News by Ipsos, suggests 57 per cent of Canadians back Connor McDavid’s squad as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers. That’s compared to just nine … Read more
