Edmonton sports
Edmonton Oilers host conference-leading Calgary Flames
“What makes Calgary good is they’re willing to work for their chances,” said Oilers head coach Ken Hitchcock. Continue reading
Students at Edmonton soccer academy root for alumni Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich
Dozens of students at St. Nicholas Soccer Academy in Edmonton gathered Friday hoping to watch alumni Alphonso Davies make his official international soccer debut. Continue reading
Young Edmonton Oilers forwards learning on the fly in playoff race
“You run them until they run out of gas. Then when they run out of gas, you back them off and work with them again.” Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos sign 3 players, begin restocking receiver position
The Edmonton Eskimos resigned two players on Friday and signed a new player as well. Continue reading
Edmonton-raised Alphonso Davies watches from Bayern Munich bench as Bundesliga resumes play
Edmonton-raised soccer star Alphonso Davies watched from the bench Friday as Bayern Munich defeated TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3-1 to mark the Bundesliga’s return to action after its traditional winter break. Continue reading
FC Edmonton hires former Canadian international Lars Hirschfeld as goalie coach
FC Edmonton has hired former Canadian international ‘keeper Lars Hirschfeld as its goalkeeping coach. Continue reading
Edmonton Eskimos re-sign kicker Hugh O’Neill
The Edmonton Eskimos on Thursday signed punter Hugh O’Neill to a two-year contract extension. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers escape Vancouver with shootout win
Alex Chiasson scored the only goal in a five-round shootout as the Edmonton Oilers edged the Canucks 3-2 in Vancouver on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Playing for Edmonton Oilers a special opportunity for Saskatchewan’s Colby Cave
Colby Cave grew up cheering for the Edmonton Oilers, watching them play on Saturday nights and plastering blue and orange pennants on his bedroom walls. Continue reading