Hub City

• Edmonton’s NHL hub city bubble bursts as players head home after Stanley Cup awarded

  It's official. Edmonton's time as an NHL hub city has come to an end.

  Sports

  Sep 29, 2020
  
• Edmonton fans and businesses dismayed by Oilers’ elimination

  The Oilers' elimination in the NHL's qualifying round likely means a financial hit for Edmonton pubs and bars.

  Economy

  Aug 9, 2020
  
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• Radio personality Chris Scheetz drives Zamboni from Calgary to Edmonton for food bank

  The Zamboni has a max speed of 16 km/h.

  Features

  Jul 27, 2020
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• NHL COVID-19 testing not expected to delay lab work for Albertans, Dynalife CEO says

  CEO Jason Pincock said the company has a dedicated team for NHL-related coronavirus testing.

  Sports

  Jul 27, 2020
• Calgary Flames dads adjust to life away from family

  As the Calgary Flames prepare to enter the Edmonton bubble on Sunday, the dads on the team say the hardest thing to leave behind isn't the comfort of home, it's their children.

  Sports

  Jul 23, 2020
• Plans in the works for downtown Edmonton fan viewing parties during NHL playoffs

  OEG Vice-President of Corporate Communications Tim Shipton said plans are still evolving for the site of the old Baccarat Casino beside Rogers Place.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2020
• Coronavirus: Calgary Flames prepare for life in the NHL bubble

  If the Calgary Flames make a deep playoff run, players could be kept in the NHL's bubble for more than two months. Here's how they plan to pass the time.

  Sports

  Jul 15, 2020
• Being a hub city may not bring big financial boost to Edmonton: sports economist

  With Edmonton being selected as an NHL hub city, many are looking forward to not only hockey but also the financial benefits that come with it. But one sports economist says the financial boost will be minimal.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2020
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• CFL denies reports Winnipeg would be hub city for shortened 2020 season

  The CFL says no decision has been made regarding a hub city for an abbreviated 2020 regular season.

  Sports

  Jul 3, 2020
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• Vancouver is out as NHL hub city, Canucks say they’re still excited for hockey to start

  Vancouver had been considered a frontrunner to host 12 NHL teams in an attempt to award the Stanley Cup, after the league paused the regular season on March 12 because of the pandemic, with 189 games remaining.

  Sports

  Jun 25, 2020