It was the name chosen by Bud Adams when he founded the team in 1960; the name stayed when the team moved to Tennessee until after 1998 Adams petitioned the NFL to retire the name - thus Houston's present NFL team cannot use the name Oilers.
There is rich and good oil in Alberta in the Edmonton Area.
There is rich and good oil in Alberta in the Edmonton Area.
Edmonton Oilers was created in 1972.
Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS. Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS.
Will Acton is number 41 on the Edmonton Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers play in "Rexall Place", formerly the "Skyreach Centre".
Anton Belov is number 77 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Anton Lander is number 51 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Ben Scrivens is number 30 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Boyd Gordon is number 27 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Brad Hunt is number 59 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Brandon Davidson is number 88 on the Edmonton Oilers.
David Perron is number 57 on the Edmonton Oilers.
Justin Schultz is number 19 on the Edmonton Oilers.