Social Corner is content that takes a break from news, statistics, and analysis and instead focuses on the human aspect of the game. Everything from what players do off the ice and away from the arena to what fans are coming up with on social media. If there’s a story the Internet is talking about, we’re going to cover it for you in a way that only the Nation can.
Before we get into the article I must note that articles such as this are for fun. The last time I asked “What movie character is Connor McDavid” and some were confused at the point of the article. The point is simple: We’re getting into the dog days of the Oilers’ off-season and I feel…
With San Diego Comic-Con coming to a wrap, it had me wondering: What movie character would you compare to Connor McDavid?! I posed the question to Nation Citizens across social media and took your answers from Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and put them all together in this here article. Lauren on Instagram compared Connor McDavid…
Looking for a summer sports getaway? We were too! That’s why we’ve put together a tasty little Nation Vacation to Toronto right in the middle of August as a means of getting us all together to make some memories while we wait for a new hockey season to roll back around. NATION VACATION – BASEBALL…
Oh my goodness, what did we just witness in Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames?! The Battle of Alberta (playoff edition) did not disappoint one bit! Let’s start with one of the most controversial calls of the year: Did the refs make the right call on Blake Coleman’s disallowed goal?#SauceLife pic.twitter.com/GBLfUrC3Kw —…
It’s official ladies and gentlemen: The Hockey Gods have answered the prayers of many fans across the league. If we don't get Battle of Alberta in Round 2 I am going to become the joker — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) May 15, 2022 As Oilersnation, we already know that the Battle of Alberta is crazy in…
Okay, so maybe Game 4 didn’t go the way we wanted it to go, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some fantastic memories to be made down in LA. If there’s one thing we know about Oilers fans it’s that we travel as well as any other fanbase in the league, and games 3 and…
This morning, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation announced that they have made a $2 million donation to KidSport as a means of helping to grow the game of hockey here in Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers did something pretty awesome this morning with the announcement that they’re donating $2 million to KidSport. What is KidSport? KidSport…
Ahhhh, the NHL trade deadline! A day where hockey fans across the league are glued to their TV’s, social media or let’s be honest, Frank Seravalli’s Twitter account as he breaks all the trades of the day. But for now, let’s focus just on the Edmonton Oilers and the greatest fan base in the league (unbiased…
Easily my favourite thing about working at the Nation is the events we throw as an excuse to get everyone in the same room. Whether it’s a viewing party like the one we held back in November, a charity drive to support a local initiative, or any other event we’ve dreamt up over the years,…
If you’ve ever been on a #NationVacation with us you’ll already know how it’s an experience that only the Nation can provide and one that you won’t soon forget. But if you’re planning on joining us in Nashville, you should know that today is the last day that you’ll be able to get tickets. Today….
Brittany Bryks is a passionate Oilers fan and an advocate for women in sports, especially female hockey fans. Raised in a small Alberta town, Brittany fell in love with hockey early and has been an Oilers fan since before she could remember – let’s meet her! If you missed the last Women of Oilersnation feature…
Why do players wear suits on game day? It seems so restrictive when I’d want something comfortable! I hear this, so loud and so clear! After my last article just chatting nonsense, including players’ styles back in the 1990s, I got the comment and question about game day attire. And when you think about it,…
