Struggling Oilers fire Tippett; Woodcroft to take over
The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett with the team struggling in the third year of his tenure.
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Sources - Edmonton Oilers fire Dave Tippett after another loss
Dave Tippett has been fired as Edmonton Oilers' coach, a source confirmed to ESPN. Jay Woodcroft, coach of the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate Bakersfield Condors, has been promoted to work behind Edmonton's bench.
Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett: reports
The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett, according to reports from Sportsnet, TSN and the Athletic.
Canada downs Germany in men's Olympic hockey opener
BEIJING — Ben Street had a goal and an assist as Canada's Olympic men's hockey team stormed out of the gate early before cruising to a 5-1 victory over Germany on Thursday at the Beijing Games.
Oilers concede first goal again in loss to Blackhawks
EDMONTON — The Chicago Blackhawks were great out of the gate against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Significance of unexpected Olympic opportunity not lost on Canada's men's hockey team
Landon Ferraro originally intended on following the path blazed by his father Ray and enjoying a long, successful career in the National Hockey League just like his old man.
St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou upsets Connor McDavid to win fastest skater at NHL All-Star Weekend
LAS VEGAS — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid was upset in the fastest skater skills competition for the second straight NHL All-Star Weekend, as the heavy favorite was beaten by St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou on Friday night.