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  Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website - Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos, owned by local hockey man Kenny McKenzie—who also acted as the general manager of the club—bore the same name as the famed Edmonton amateur club that challenged for the Stanley Cup in 1908 and 1910.
Shore led his Eskimos to the Western Hockey League (the league was renamed in 1925 when the surviving teams from the now-defunct PCHL joined) final in 1925-26.
The WCHL and the Eskimos folded in 1926, killing professional hockey in Western Canada until the emergence of the World Hockey Association and the rise of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks in the early 1970s.
www.oilersheritage.com /history/early_teams_edmonton_eskimos.html   (750 words)

  
  Eddie Shore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eddie "The Edmonton Express" Shore (born November 25, 1902 in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada - died March 16, 1985) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL).
In 1924, he began his hockey career with the Regina Capitals in the Western Hockey League.
Eddie Shore was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eddie_Shore   (401 words)

  
 Edmonton Eskimos (hockey) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Edmonton Eskimos were a Canadian ice hockey team that played in the Western Canada Hockey League from 1921 to 1928.
The Eskimos beat the Regina Capitals to win the 1923 WHL playoffs.
The Eskimos came in second in the 1922 and 1926 WCHL playoffs.
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 Eddie Shore Biography, pictures and stats - Hockey Fans
Eddie " The Edmonton Express " Shore was born on November 25, 1902 in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The Western Hockey League folded in 1927, and Shore's rights were sold to the Boston Bruins of the NHL.
Eddie Shore was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947 and passed away in 1985.
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 Discover Edmonton, Alberta, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Edmonton is at the heart of a metropolitan area that includes a number of towns and cities either adjacent to Edmonton's city limits, or within a few kilometres of it.
Edmonton officially became a town in 1892 with a population of 700.
In 1912 Edmonton, which was located on the north shore of the North Saskatchewan River, amalgamated with its sister city of Strathcona on the southern shore to attain a combined population of 53,000.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Canada/canada-discover-alberta-edmonton.html   (1002 words)

  
 1001 Edmonton Alberta Canada Information - proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada Vacation Planner The Online Travel ...
Edmonton is the second largest city of the province of Alberta (after Calgary) and the country's sixth largest.
Edmonton is linked to VIA Rail's Canadian route serving Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Toronto to the east and Jasper and Vancouver to the west.
The Edmonton City Hall is located in the downtown area of Edmonton and its design enhances the downtown core with its dramatic elongated, sloping pyramid roof that reaches 8 storeys high, its art collection, large outdoor reflective pool and the 200 ft. clock tower with a 23-bell carillon.
www.kanada-alberta.de /en/edmonton   (2567 words)

  
 Western Canada Hockey League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article refers to the professional Western Canada Hockey League, and not the amateur Western Canada Hockey League (junior).
The Western Canada Hockey League, founded in 1921, was an ice hockey league that was later known as the Western Hockey League (1924) after the merger with the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and Prairie Hockey League (1926).
Regina Capitals / Portland Rosebuds eventually joined the National Hockey League and became the Chicago Black Hawks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Canada_Hockey_League   (188 words)

  
 Edmonton Tourism Information
Edmonton is a fun place to visit and there is so much to do.
Edmonton, Alberta is located astride the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, in an area blessed with some of the most fertile farmland on the prairies.
The Arts District, located in Edmonton's downtown area, features the Edmonton Art Gallery with a superb collection of historical and contemporary artwork, the Citadel Theatre that houses five theatres, and The Francis Winspear Centre for Music, which is home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
www.edmontonkiosk.ca /edmonton-tourism.php   (611 words)

  
 OilFans.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Edmonton Eskimos lost the Stanley Cup challenge to the Montreal Wanderers in 1908 and the Ottawa Senators in 1910.
The Edmonton Minor Hockey Association reports 42 indoor hockey facilities in the City of Edmonton: many of which are run by the City of Edmonton itself.
The EMHA and the Edmonton Oilers are also involved in Sports Central, an organization for the donation of hockey equipment to the less-priveledged in Edmonton.
www.allsports.com /nhl/oilers/cityRanking/edmonton.html   (1418 words)

  
 Edmonton Eskimos - AskTheBrain.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Montreal Alouettes beat the Edmonton Eskimos 25-16 to win the Grey Cup Annika Sorenstam won her record 11th LPGA Tournament on Sunday as she won the season-closing ADT Championship.
The Edmonton Eskimos came to town with their new ball-slinger Rickey Ray at the helm, and where both teams seemed to face off equally on offense and defense, it was Montreal special teams, which delivered the knockout blow.
A couple of weeks ago he was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in the fifth round of the CFL Draft.
www.askthebrain.com /edmonton_eskimo-.html   (311 words)

  
 Nashville Predators - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta.
Edmonton is Canada's fifth largest city, and the largest Canadian city between Toronto and Vancouver.
Edmonton covers an area of 259 square miles (670 sq km), and the metropolitan area covers 3682 square miles (9537 sq km).
www.nashvillepredators.com /team/hometowns/edmonton1.html   (1008 words)

  
 Edmonton - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Edmonton - The three main contenders for mayor are advocating different fixes for the city's transportation woes, from a new bridge to a better LRT system to...
Neither the Edmonton Eskimos, nor their opponents, are allowed to practise on it for fear of too much wear and tear.
EDMONTON -- A sobbing Rie Fujii told a National Parole Board she was selfish when she left her two children to starve to death while she partied out of town...
news.daylightonline.com /Edmonton.html   (4991 words)

  
 News on Edmonton, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Comrie, an Edmonton native, was dealt to the Flyers in exchange for defenseman Jeff Woywitka, a first round pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and a third round...
EDMONTON (CP) - Organizers of Edmonton's bid to host the 2006 world junior hockey championships are so confident they are urging fans to put a deposit on their...
EDMONTON (CP) - It may be the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos back in the Grey Cup, but are they the same two teams that met for the championship last...
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 SLAM! Sports - CFL - Edmonton - Eskimos snap out of it
Edmonton Eskimos' Mike Pringle slips past the Montreal Alouettes' defence during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004.
And there's plenty of joy in Mudville now that the Edmonton Eskimos have snapped a three-game losing skid and are playing.500 football again.
Montreal was penalized five times in the opening half for 10 yards, but saw a lot of nylon fly their direction in the second half.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Football/CFL/Edmonton/2004/10/12/666044.html   (794 words)

  
 Pro Hockey Stats.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The formation of the Western Canada Hockey League was organized on the frozen Canadian prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Previously known as the "Big 4" senior amateur hockey league, the reason to turn the league into a professional hockey entity became obvious when the PCHA and NHL conducted their own private battle over who should have "professional playing rights" to the Big 4 players.
In view of the fact that the Western Canada Hockey League adopted the playoff system whereas first place vs. second place, it was necessary for the Capitols and Tigers to play a one game series to determine second place in the final standings.
www.prohockeystats.com /wchlinfo.asp   (852 words)

  
 Edmonton Plus.ca - Home - Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club
The Edmonton Oilers' history reveals a remarkable series of accomplishments since the Oilers began life as a charter member of the World Hockey Association in 1972/73.
In Edmonton, a city that lives for hockey, the Oilers recognize their commitment to the community both on and off the ice.
The Edmonton Oilers’ legacy is alive and thriving in Alberta.
www.edmontonplus.ca /home/edmonton_oilers_hockey_club/11709   (367 words)

  
 EdmontonSun.com
Edmonton's Jason Goss goes for a water-ski ride on the back of Stampeder Ryan Thelwell's jersey as he tries to slow him down during the Labour Day Classic yesterday.
Edmonton forward Fernando Pisani will be out of the Oilers lineup indefinitely after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, the club announced Tuesday.
The Edmonton Eskimos are taking a bunch of rookies into the Labour Day Battle of Alberta.
www.edmontonsun.com /Sports/Eskimos/home.html   (280 words)

  
 Mirago : Regional: North America: Canada: Alberta: Localities: E: Edmonton: Recreation and Sports
Edmonton Junior Golf Association - Dedicated to development and growth of young men and women through a junior golf program.
Edmonton KC (Knights of Columbus) Hockey - Edmonton KC Hockey, minor hockey teams, schedules, general information.
Edmonton Youth Basketball Association - Sponsors community league basketball for boys and girls ages 8 - 16.
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 Edmonton Eskimos tickets - Edmonton Eskimos playoff tickets - nhl Edmonton Eskimos hockey tickets
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 forum.goaliesolutions.com - Edmonton Eskimos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pringle's CFL career started with Edmonton in 1992 but he was cut after just three games, rushing for 129 yards on 22 carries.
But he signed with Edmonton as a free agent in 2003 and finished the season with 1,377 yards, averaging a solid five yards per carry and helping the Eskimos defeat Montreal in the Grey Cup.
The next year he arrived in Edmonton, only to be sent packing.
forum.goaliesolutions.com /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=194   (690 words)

  
 Edmonton Hotels compare discount rates and save on all Edmonton Hotels and accommodations
In the heart of downtown, The Westin Edmonton is the city's premier hotel, located near the arts district, theaters and shopping, and connected to the vast Shaw Conference Center.
Minutes away from the Edmonton International Airport, West Edmonton Mall and the downtown business core, we are conveniently situated with access to all areas of the city.
The Commonwealth Stadium, featuring the Edmonton Eskimos football team, numerous sporting events and a variety of concerts, is also close to the hotel.
www.choicehoteltravel.com /alberta-hotels/edmonton_hotels.htm   (2439 words)

  
 A to Z Encyclopaedia of Ice Hockey - Ed
Played in the British National Ice Hockey League 1998-04 and the Scottish National League 2001- and the Elite League 2005-.
The 1971-72 Edmonton Monarch roster was the first Edmonton senior team in 20 years to represent Alberta on their journey to the Allan Cup.
The team was originally founded as the Alberta Oilers in 1971 but were re-named after the 1972-73 season as the Edmonton Oilers.
www.azhockey.com /Ed.htm   (1202 words)

  
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Calgary Hitmen Watch hitman hockey this year as Calgary's team takes the ice.
Check out the Oshawa Generals at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa ON when they hit the ice for this year's hockey season.
Don't miss the excitement of this year's 2007 racing season at Victory Lane Speedway in Winnipeg, MB.
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 Northlands Park - Memories Worth Keeping - Amateur and professional
While the distant National Hockey League was still establishing its reputation as a professional organization in the East, barriers imposed by distance and finance necessitated that Western Canada form a comparable organization for itself.
Spectators were content to drop by the Livestock Pavilion, later renamed the Edmonton Gardens, to watch the Edmonton Oil Kings and the Edmonton Flyers.
Although hockey is one of the most enduring sports to have been associated with Northlands, this organization has supported and housed a number of athletic activities through its history.
www.northlandsmemories.com /community_events/sports_amateur.html   (516 words)

  
 Hockey Heritage North - Kirkland Lake, Ontario - Player bios
Reinstated as an amateur and signed as a free agent by Edmonton (Big 4), December, 1919.
Signed as a free agent by Edmonton (WCHL), November 4th, 1921.
Traded to Boston by Edmonton (WHL) for cash, September 4th, 1926.
www.hockeyheritagenorth.ca /players/KEATS-Duke.html   (114 words)

  
 Brett and Family: Listen 2 songs lyrics Games o opver 100
After the MontrĂ©al Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks decide to reverse their original “nay” votes, the Edmonton Oilers and three other WHA survivors—the New England Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets, all earn the right to join the NHL.
The Campbell Conference beats the Wales Conference by a 9-5 score; current Toronto Maple Leaf and future Edmonton Oiler Vincent Damphousse is named the game’s MVP.
The Edmonton Investors’ Group saves the Oilers from a potential move to Houston.
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Edmonton Eskimos tickets may be purchased by following any of the links on this page.
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 Edmonton Journal
No one could blame Chris Thompson if he packed his bags, slipped out of town in the middle of the night...
Eight years have passed since Lane Arndt made his way back to Edmonton after graduating with a master...
The Eskimos took a beating against the Stamps in the Labour Day game.
www.canada.com /edmontonjournal   (352 words)

  
 CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Jones: And now, your 2005 Edmonton Eskimos ...
Historically the Edmonton football fan just wants to know who made the team.
If there was ever a year you wanted that here, it's this year with more changes than I can remember with the Eskimos since the '60s.
To my eyes, he was the best of a disappointing lot that Paul Jones rustled up to compete for the position.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Columnists/Jones/2005/06/19/1095383-sun.html   (607 words)

  
 Edmonton Eskimos vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers - OurSports Central
Eskimo fans get their first look at the 2005 version of the Green and Gold as they host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers presented by the Sawmill Restaurant Group.
Game On Sports is the Edmonton Eskimos’ official retailer with five Edmonton-area locations including the Team Store located at 9021-111 Avenue and their Commonwealth Stadium store on game-days.
The Eskimos open the 2005 regular season on Friday, June 24th versus the Ottawa Renegades at 7:00 pm.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases/?id=3174775   (476 words)

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