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Michael Menzies

Michael Menzies worked as the Editor-at-Large of Lakeland Connect in Bonnyville for seven years, and has worked in the Alberta Junior Hockey League as the Bonnyville Pontiacs play-by-by voice since 2019. He collects vinyl, books, and stomach issues.

Michael Menzies
Recent Posts
Jan 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game winging goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the shootout at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images
by Michael Menzies
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Pre-Scout: All eyes on Nuge’s 1000th game, but the St. Louis Blues can be sneaky

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Jones
by Michael Menzies
Oilers Talk

Nuge Week: Former Oilers teammate Ryan Jones believes Nugent-Hopkins will retire as ‘one of the best’ all-around players to ever play

Jan 15, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) shoots a rebound of a Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) save on goall during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
by Michael Menzies
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Pre-Scout: Canucks reeling in one of their franchise’s worst losing skids

New York Islanders
by Michael Menzies
Featured

Pre-Scout: Islanders visit Oilers amid season-long road trip

Edmonton Oilers Los Angeles Kings
by Michael Menzies
Featured

Welcome to Nuge Week: A celebration of Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ahead of his 1,000th game

Jan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators celebrates the win against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
by Michael Menzies
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Pre-Scout: Predators wrap up homestand against an Oilers team that has their number

Jan 10, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates a goal with center Teuvo Teravainen (86) against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
by Michael Menzies
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Pre-Scout: Blackhawks have Connor Bedard back and are in the playoff hunt

Jan 10, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings forward Samuel Helenius (79) tries to make a play from his knees in front of Edmonton Oilers defensemen Spencer Stastney (24) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
by Michael Menzies
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Sunday Scramble: The predictably unpredictable Oilers, a bad day for the Senators, and annoying whistling at Mammoth games

Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Los Angeles Kings Drew Doughty
by Michael Menzies
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Pre-Scout: Kings renew hostilities with Oilers after handing Jets first win in forever

Edmonton Oilers Trent Frederic
by Michael Menzies
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The Oilers have one thing left to try with Trent Frederic: killing penalties

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