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Al Hamilton served as the Oilers' first captain from 1972-76 while members of the WHA. Ron Chipperfield was their first captain upon joining the NHL in 1979.
The Edmonton Oilers first joined the National Hockey League (NHL) In 1979
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Ron Chipperfield
Ron Chipperfield
The 'Great One's" first year with the Edmonton Oilers was the 1979-1980 season.
The Edmonton Oilers first joined the National Hockey League (NHL) In 1979
The Oilers first season in the NHL was the 1979-80 season.
Edmonton Oilers was created in 1972.
Mark Messier with the Edmonton Oilers.
Wayne Gretzky was never drafted. He had a WHA contract with the Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA merged with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for Edmonton and was therefore never drafted into the NHL.
Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS. Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS.