Peter Chiarelli‘s reign as the Edmonton Oilers general manager and president of hockey operations came to an end late Wednesday night.
The organization announced Chiarelli’s firing after a 3-2 home loss to the last place Detroit Red Wings.
WATCH BELOW: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli was fired after 2nd period against Red Wings Tuesday night.
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Many Oilers fans were calling for Chiarelli’s firing throughout the season and they had plenty to say on Twitter after news spreading of his release:
https://twitter.com/_comtois/status/1088095885924409345
https://twitter.com/IAmByks/status/1088094845896249350
https://twitter.com/velorick/status/1088094821368111104
https://twitter.com/lloyd_ben7/status/1088094815693221888
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WATCH BELOW: ‘We had to make this change’: OEG CEO Bob Nicholson on firing Peter Chiarelli
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Some Twitter users turned their focus to who will replace Chiarelli as the general manager of a team who sat 12th in the Western Conference after Tuesday’s loss to the Red Wings.
https://twitter.com/jsaquella/status/1088093603837235201
WATCH BELOW: Edmonton Oilers looking for GM who can assess talent
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Chiarelli was hired as president of hockey operations and general manager in April 2015. The team ended its 10-year playoff drought during the 2016-2017 season when they advanced to the second round.
But Oilers have faltered since then, missing the post-season last year and currently sitting outside a playoff spot.
WATCH BELOW: ‘Our best fans in the league are frustrated right now,’ Nicholson says
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