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.
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,…
We’re back with another Women of Oilersnation feature! This week’s guest is a passionate Oilers fan, a ball hockey player (and former teammate of mine!), and a gem of a human who wanted to make sure to include the incredible “Mighty” (their school motto) Women of Oilersnation she works with at A. Blair McPherson School….
If you could ask athletes or coaches from any other team for their thoughts on the Oilers, who would it be and why? Oh man, is this an interesting one! I’d really love to hear your thoughts on this as well, so leave them in the comments below. The easy thing would be to ask…
This past weekend, we took a small crew down to Jasper to participate in the pond hockey tourney at Lake Mildred, and I can’t even begin to express how much fun we had. If you’ve never been to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge before, there really couldn’t be a more beautiful location for a pond…
What are the most ‘instagrammable’ spots at Rogers Place? This one is for all the Instagram models, of which I am NOT! I’m going to give you my thoughts on the three most ‘instagrammable’ spots at Rogers Place. These are in no particular order. Any of the grandiose walls with decals of players past and…
