How did the Edmonton Oilers get their nickname?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The Astros got their name from Houston which is known as Space City. Astros being associated with the stars.

Answer 3

The Houston Oilers were named for the oil industry.

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Answer 4

There is rich and good oil in Alberta in the Edmonton Area.

There is rich and good oil in Alberta in the Edmonton Area.

Answer 5

Edmonton is a major centre of Canada's oil industry. It is called the Oil Capital of Canada.

Answer 6

Houston was named for Texas patriot and onetime governor Sam Houston (1793-1863).

Answer 7

Because that was the name chosen to represent the NHL hockey team in Edmonton. It is really associated with the oil and gas industry that makes Edmonton the city it is.