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Province, city, Oilers ownership group teaming up on event park, new Ice District housing • Mar. 8, 2025, 4:30 AM ET (CBC)
Bruins trade big forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers in a 3-team deal with the Devils • Mar. 4, 2025, 5:15 PM ET (AP)
Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record • Feb. 23, 2025, 4:57 PM ET (AP)
Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers • Feb. 23, 2025, 3:39 PM ET (AP)
4 Nations is an international 'coming out party' for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada • Feb. 13, 2025, 4:44 PM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors Stanley Cup (1988) • Stanley Cup (1987) • Stanley Cup (1985) • Stanley Cup (1984)
Date 1972 - present
Headquarters Edmonton
Areas Of Involvement ice hockey
Related People Wayne Gretzky • Jacques Plante

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