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Ekholm scores again, Sweden wins first game of World Championship vs Denmark
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (415+ words) Despite putting up a strong effort against Canada, Sweden could not convert two comebacks into an opening win of the tournament. The good news is that their effort continued into their second game of the tournament, in which Sweden defeated…...
Oilers' Isaac Howard stands out as US earn their first victory
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (295+ words) Towards the end of 1776, the Americans beat the British in the Battle of Trenton to help turn the tide of the American Revolution. 250 years later, the Americans once again defeated the British. But whereas the Battle of Trenton was preluded…...
Foresight on Whyte: Stuart Skinner could be an option for the Oilers this summer
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (708+ words) The Edmonton Oilers goaltending situation this past season was, to put it diplomatically, a mess. The Oilers cycled through Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Tristan Jarry and Connor Ingram across a single regular season. The crease cost them in October, it…...
Holloway, Bouchard each record points in Canada's win over Italy
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (270+ words) Canada continued their strong start to the 2026 IIHF World Championship, defeating Italy by a 6-0 scoreline in their second preliminary round game of the tournament. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard recorded his first point of the tournament, scoring a power play…...
Bruce Cassidy would be an upgrade as Oilers head coach
17+ hour ago (196+ words) Oil On Whyte Bruce Cassidy won a Stanley Cup in 2023. More than that, he replaced another Vegas Golden Knights coach who'd gotten more out of his roster than expected, and coached his team to the Finals, though falling short. Admittedly,…...
Another big game for Puljujarvi puts Finland ahead 2-0 in IIHF WHC
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (400+ words) Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi recorded a brace in what was a 4-1 win for Finland against Hungary. The win came in the Finns' second contest of the IIHF World Championship, pushing the team to 2-0 to start preliminary round action....
Former Oiler helps Czechia pull away in World Championship opener vs Denmark
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (458+ words) Despite recording a mere five points (three goals and two assists) through 22 games played as an Edmonton Oiler, David Tomasek would prove critical to Czechia's efforts in their opening game of the 2026 IIHF World Championship, a 4-1 win over Denmark. Tomasek…...
Canadian Oilers off to fast start as Canada bests Sweden 5-3, Ekholm scores for Swedes
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (304+ words) The Canada-Sweden game was one of two contests to kick off IIHF World Championship action on Friday. And it did not disappoint. The game would see Edmonton Oilers players as well as ex-Oilers contributing for their respective national teams. With…...
Evan Bouchard flexes his offence in Canada's match ahead of IIHF World Championship
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (407+ words) With two days to go until Canada's opener at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, the Canadian entry took to the ice for the last time before the tournament's start in a tune-up game against Hungary. That game would end up being…...
One Edmonton Oiler named to Germany's IIHF World Championship roster, but it's not who you think it is
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (276+ words) The Edmonton Oilers will be sending a handful of players to the upcoming edition of the IIHF World Championship. Among them, defensemen Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse will represent Canada at the tournament, while Isaac Howard will join the American…...