Two Big Celebration (Thursday Night at Rexall Place)

Thursday, October 29, 2009 is a very exciting night for Edmonton Oilers fans. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Red Wings 6 versus 5 during in the shout out scored by Patrick O'Sullivan. Alex Hemsky had 2 goals, Dustin Penner 1 goal and 3 assist, J.F. Jacques and Shawn Horcoff also scored of one goal each.

Also the second big thing to celebrate that night was the successful 2009 Rally Against Cancer which they raised $100,000.00. Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation was very pleased with the successful outcome and also thankful for the fans that helps and support for that rally event. The proceeds will be distributed to the kids that is unfortunate and fighting against cancer, and to other Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.

OILERS RALLY AGAINST CANCER

It is time of the year that all the NHL teams and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation to support against cancer. This is a part of the foundation's initiative every year. The proceeds from these rally will goes to the cancer society for kids, Alberta Cancer Foundation and the other Community Foundation of Oilers.

They have also different online auctions that any fans can bid:

• One-of-a kind Oilers memorabilia
• Boys on the Bus alumni team signed items
• Game-used equipment
• Game-won jerseys from Game Seven of 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.

The last day of the auction will be on November 22, 2009 until 8:00pm.

New Coach Is Tough On The Team

An article in the Edmonton Journal revealed new head coach Pat Quinn is a harder coach to play for than the former softy, Craig MacTavish. Players are now required to put in more time at practice and attend more team meetings.

"He's hard on us, but that's what we need. He's trying to make us a better team," said defenceman Ladislav Smid. "He doesn't want us to get satisfied."

It seems to be paying off. The Oil came back from a 4-1 deficit against the Columbus Blue Jackets to win 6-4.

Tonight we play the Calgary Flames in Calgary. Let's go OILERS!

First Week Summary

Okay, it's the first week of the regular season and our boys are doing pretty well! Our season opener was a little disappointing against Calgary. Packed house (16,839) at Rexall Place and we were outscored by the Flames 4-3 in regulation time.

We made it 1 and 1 on Tuesday the 6th, but lost again to Calgary this time in OT, 4-3. Last night against the Habs, we got some redemption with a win, 3-2, in regulation.

Not all teams in the league have Thanksgiving off, but the Oilers do. They resume tomorrow night against the Nashville Predators.

The oilers will be getting a new arena. We just don't know where exactly. Downtown for sure. It will be bigger than Rexall to allow for more seating, and it will be comfortable, will have easy access to amenities, more luxurious suites and more of them. It's looking at costing around $450 million. A new arena cannot be built, however, until an outstanding $30 million loan is paid in full.

Oilers Opening Night at Rexall Place (October 3, 2009)

The event was a sold out ticket. It started by a woman from Cirque Eloise with her amazing acrobatic performance. Also accompanied by another acrobat that was flying and spinning into the air with a music from Celtic band. Next, there was a video presentation of past years highlights of the Oilers game.

After the opening presentation, they introduced each players into the ice for the first time in twenty years and also their names and hometown were mentioned.

The ceremony was concluded by our Alberta's Minister of Finance Iris Evans and Oilers President & CEO Patrick LaForge by dropping the puck to the ice.