Edmonton Oilers

This report is on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are a pro Ice Hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL).


The Oilers were founded on November 1st, 1971 by their first owner, Bill Hunter. The Oilers played their first season in 1972, however, as they could not join in the middle of the season. Their first league was the WHA (World Hockey Association) until they joined the NHL in 1979 after the WHA abandoned.

The year they joined the NHL, half to three quarters of their roster left, so the Oilers had to basically remake their roster. That year, they made the best roster moves in their history. The signings included “The greatest”,
Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Mark Messier and Paul Coffey. These players were the Oilers all time greatest. All of them together wrapped up an amazing 5321 points in their careers! Wayne Gretzky has the most points in history, however with a whopping 1669 points! They all ran the Oilers to 4 Stanley Cups, which is 5th most in the NHL.


They all say Wayne Gretzky was the best who lived, and it’s quite obvious. The Oilers could always rely on him when they were down a goal and different plays like that. They could put Wayne out and he would “seal the deal.” Wayne also had the most points in the history of the NHL, with 1669 points! He averaged around 3 points a game! He was an amazing leader. I think it would always be safe to say, Wayne was the best.


The Oilers play at 16,839 capacity Rexall Place, which was previously called Edmonton Coliseum, Northlands Coliseum and the Sky Reach Centre. They have played in it since it opened in 1971. Two major renovations were recently added, which include an additional 2000 seats and luxury seats. Before they played in those arenas, they played in Edmonton Gardens, which is now demolished. The Oilers plan to build a new stadium in down town Edmonton within 2 years.


In conclusion, the Oilers are a Professional Ice Hockey team that plays in the NHL. They were founded Nov.1 1971, by their first owner, Bill Hunter. They played in the World Hockey Association until they joined the NHL in 1979. They play in 16,839 capacity Rexall Place previously called Edmonton Coliseum, Northlands Coliseum, Sky Reach Centre and Edmonton Gardens. Their best players of all time were Wayne Gretzky, 1669 points, Jari Kurri, 1043, Mark Messier, 1034 points and Paul Coffey, 669 points. The Oilers won 4 Stanley Cups with these players. These moments will never be forgotten.