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Follow Me on TwitterRob Soria is the Edmonton Oilers' correspondent for OurHometown.ca. Rob was born and raised in Edmonton and is the author of the Edmonton Oilers blog - OilDrop.ca. He has been a dedicated follower of the game and its history for years but his focus remains on his hometown Edmonton Oilers. If you have questions or wish to contact Rob, you can email him at rsoria@ourhometown.ca

Button likely not far off the mark, when it comes to Hemsky and the Oilers
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Button likely not far off the mark, when it comes to Hemsky and the Oilers

May. 21, 2013: TSN analyst Craig Button managed to create quite a stir throughout much of Oil Country this past weekend, with comments he made about the possible trade value of the Oilers Ales Hemsky. While the talented Czech's skill-set is held in high regard by many, he would be a huge risk for another organization to take on in a deal.Translation...he would not fetch much of a return. FULL STORY

Oilers History: 1988 Stanley Cup Final - Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins (Game Two)
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Oilers History: 1988 Stanley Cup Final - Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins (Game Two)

May. 20, 2013: After dropping Game One of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins head coach Terry O'Reilly decided to make a goaltending change for Game Two. Former Calgary Flames netminder Reggie Lemelin was given the task of trying to earn the Bruins a split from the first two games in Edmonton. Unfortunately for him, #99 and his mates had other intentions. FULL STORY

Shawn Horcoff, the Edmonton Oilers and compliance buyouts
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Shawn Horcoff, the Edmonton Oilers and compliance buyouts

May. 19, 2013: When Craig MacTavish decided to take on the role of General Manager for the Edmonton Oilers, he knew there would be some difficult decisions ahead of him. With the NHL Entry Draft and Unrestricted Free Agency quickly approaching, many of those tough choices will be made over the next few weeks and most certainly revolve around the future of captain Shawn Horcoff. FULL STORY

1988 Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins (Game One)
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1988 Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins (Game One)

May. 18, 2013: Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the opening game of the 1988 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins. It was a series that would put the finishing touches on what was arguably the most dominant single playoff run in Oilers history and ultiamtely earn them their fourth championship in five years. FULL STORY

Should the style of game the Edmonton Oilers play ultimately matter?
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Should the style of game the Edmonton Oilers play ultimately matter?

May. 17, 2013: The Edmonton Oilers will once again be looking to improve their roster during the coming off-season, in hopes of getting back to finally being a perennial playoff team. With that being said, does a team featuring the likes of Taylor Hall and Nail Yakupov, owe it to their fans and the league itself, to play a free-flowing style of game? Instead of your run-of-the-mill boring NHL defensive game. FULL STORY

Team Canada crash and burn one more time, falling to Sweden in a shootout
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Team Canada crash and burn one more time, falling to Sweden in a shootout

May. 17, 2013: On the strength of a Fredrik Pettersson shootout winner and a stellar performance from netminder Jhonas Enroth, Sweden managed to pull off the quarterfinal upset at the 2013 IIHF World Championship, beating Team Canada 3-2 in a shootout. Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle was the lone skater to beat Enroth in the shootout. FULL STORY

Oilers Dubnyk looks to be Canada
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Oilers Dubnyk looks to be Canada's No.2

May. 14, 2013: Heading into the 2013 IIHF World Championship, Edmonton Oilers netminder Devan Dubnyk looked to have a realistic shot at earning the job as Team Canada's starter. Unfortunately for the Oilers tender, he did not make the most of the opportunity and looks as though he will Canada's #2 behind Mike Smith, heading into quarterfinal action. FULL STORY

Winterhawks knockoff Oil Kings, taking home first WHL Championship in 15 years
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Winterhawks knockoff Oil Kings, taking home first WHL Championship in 15 years

May. 13, 2013: The Portland Winterhawks stormed back from an early deficit, scoring five unanswered goals, including a hat-trick performance from Playoff MVP Ty Rattie, en route to 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings. The win clinched the Winterhawks first Western Hockey League crown since 1998, a year in which they also took home the Memorial Cup as the top team in the CHL. FULL STORY

Make it four straight, as Canada edge Czech Republic 2-1
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Make it four straight, as Canada edge Czech Republic 2-1

May. 12, 2013: Seldom used Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner played the role of hero for Team Canada on Sunday afternoon, scoring early in period three and propelling Canada to a crucial 2-1 over the Czech Republic at the 2013 IIHF World Championship. Netminder Mike Smith stopped thirty shots in earning his second victory and improving upon his tournament leading .952 SV%. FULL STORY

WHL Final: Brossoit outstanding in Oil Kings Game Five OT victory
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WHL Final: Brossoit outstanding in Oil Kings Game Five OT victory

May. 11, 2013: Michael St.Croix scored the OT winner 7:24 into the extra session, lifting the Edmonton Oil Kings to a come from behind 3-2 victory over the Portland Winterhawks in Game Five of the Western Hockey League Final. Oil Kings netminder Laurent Brossoit was the star of the show, stopping 49 of the 51 shots fired his way. FULL STORY


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