The Edmonton Oilers' online 50/50 raffle saw a slight hitch in its initial launch on Saturday, after massive surges in ticket sales lead to server issues.

Edmonton's low rates of COVID-19 infection relative to other NHL cities and a barely four-year-old arena with expansive back-of-house space ultimately earned the city an unprecedented hockey tournament.

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

The storm brought heavy rain, wind and hail and the combination caused pressure on the facility's drainage system.

The Edmonton arena where a large number of NHL games will be played when the season resumes was damaged by a summer storm that moved into the city late Thursday afternoon.

Oilers Entertainment Group, the province and the City of Edmonton all released positive health care vibes Tuesday in a bid to have Rogers Place be the focal point of a 12-team hub for the NHL when play resumes later this year.

The OEG said the decision was necessary because of the NHL and AHL seasons being paused, and all shows and events at Rogers Place being postponed.

The Oilers Entertainment Group has announced it will be giving financial support to nearly 1,650 part-time staff that have been affected by the NHL season pause. 

Here's how some Edmonton event venues are responding to ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.

A new NHL season means a new menu at Edmonton's Rogers Place.