| Cape Breton Oilers | |
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| City: | Sydney, Nova Scotia |
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| League: | American Hockey League |
| Operated: | 1988 to 1996 |
| Home Arena: | Centre 200 |
| Colours: | orange and blue |
| Affiliates: | Edmonton Oilers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1984 to 1988: | Nova Scotia Oilers |
| 1988 to 1996: | Cape Breton Oilers |
| 1996 to 2002: | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 2003 to 2004: | Toronto Roadrunners |
| 2004 to 2005: | Edmonton Road Runners |
| Championships | |
| Calder Cups: | one (1992-93) |
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History
For eight seasons (1988-1996) they were the primary farm team of the Edmonton Oilers which was reflected in their logo and uniform design. In sports a farm team, feeder team or nursery club, generally refers to a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players with an The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. While the Oilers never finished the regular season atop either their division or the league, they did capture the Calder Cup during the 1992-93 playoffs. The Calder Cup is awarded annually to the playoff champion of the American Hockey League.
Demise of the AHL on the East Coast
When the Cape Breton Oilers vacated Nova Scotia for Hamilton in 1996, it marked the beginning of the end for AHL hockey in the Maritimes. Shortly thereafter, the P.E.I. Senators were deactivated. The Prince Edward Island Senators are a former Ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1993 to 1996. The Fredericton Canadiens also moved west to become the Quebec Citadelles. The Fredericton Canadiens were a professional Ice hockey team in Fredericton New Brunswick. The Quebec Citadelles (French Citadelles de Québec) were an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They later merged with the Hamilton Bulldogs. The Hamilton Bulldogs are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Saint John Flames then vacated New Brunswick, eventually landing in Omaha, Nebraska for two seasons before moving to the Quad Cities; and the St. John's Maple Leafs were the last to leave Atlantic Canada, moving from Newfoundland to Toronto, as the Marlies. The Saint John Flames were an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League team from 1993 to 2003 in Saint John New Brunswick, The St John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League.
1992-1993 Calder Cup
The Cape Breton Oilers 1992-1993 playoffs was one of the most dominant in AHL history. In particular, during the 1993 playoffs, the Oilers posted a record of 14 wins and two losses, and were led by a playoff performance by forward Bill McDougall that remains vertually unparalleled in professional hockey to this date.
During the 16 games, McDougall scored 26 goals, and added 26 assists for 52 points. Fourteen years later, his records for goals, assists and points all stand, and his total of 3. 25 points per game, is more than was ever matched in the NHL. Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record with 47 points. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player
Season-by-season results
- Nova Scotia Oilers 1984–1988
- Cape Breton Oilers 1988–1996
Regular Season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | 80 | 36 | 37 | 7 | — | 79 | 292 | 295 | 4th, North |
| 1985–86 | 80 | 29 | 43 | 8 | — | 66 | 314 | 353 | 6th, North |
| 1986–87 | 80 | 38 | 39 | — | 3 | 79 | 318 | 315 | 4th, North |
| 1987–88 | 80 | 35 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 81 | 323 | 343 | 4th, North |
| 1988–89 | 80 | 27 | 47 | 6 | — | 60 | 308 | 388 | 7th, North |
| 1989–90 | 80 | 39 | 34 | 7 | — | 85 | 317 | 306 | 2nd, North |
| 1990–91 | 80 | 41 | 31 | 8 | — | 90 | 306 | 301 | 2nd, North |
| 1991–92 | 80 | 36 | 34 | 10 | — | 82 | 336 | 330 | 3rd, Atlantic |
| 1992–93 | 80 | 36 | 32 | 12 | — | 84 | 356 | 336 | 3rd, Atlantic |
| 1993–94 | 80 | 32 | 35 | 13 | — | 77 | 316 | 339 | 4th, Atlantic |
| 1994–95 | 80 | 27 | 44 | 9 | — | 63 | 298 | 342 | 5th, Atlantic |
| 1995–96 | 80 | 33 | 40 | 3 | 4 | 73 | 290 | 323 | 5th, Atlantic |
Playoffs
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
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| 1984–85 | L, 2-4, Maine | — | — | — |
| 1985–86 | Out of Playoffs | |||
| 1986–87 | L, 1-4, Sherbrooke | — | — | — |
| 1987–88 | L, 1-4, Maine | — | — | — |
| 1988–89 | Out of Playoffs | |||
| 1989–90 | L, 2-4, Springfield | — | — | — |
| 1990–91 | L, 0-4, Moncton | — | — | — |
| 1991–92 | L, 1-4, St. John's | — | — | — |
| 1992–93 | W, 4-1, Fredericton | W, 4-0, St. John's | W, 2-0, Springfield | W, 4-1, Rochester |
| 1993–94 | L, 1-4, St. John's | — | — | — |
| 1994–95 | Out of Playoffs | |||
| 1995–96 | Out of Playoffs | |||
Team records
Single Season
- Goals: 57, Dan Currie (1992-93)
- Assists: 84, Shaun Van Allen (1991-92)
- Points: 113, Shaun Van Allen (1991-92)
- Penalty Minutes: 422, Dennis Bonvie (1994-1995)
- GAA: 3. The Nova Scotia Oilers were a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in Halifax Nova Scotia from 1984 to 1988 The 1984-85 AHL season was the 49th season of the American Hockey League. The 1985-86 AHL season was the 50th season of the American Hockey League. The 1986-87 AHL season was the 51st season of the American Hockey League. The 1987-88 AHL season was the 52nd season of the American Hockey League. The 1988-89 AHL season was the 53rd season of the American Hockey League. The 1989-90 AHL season was the 54th season of the American Hockey League. The 1990-91 AHL season was the 55th season of the American Hockey League. The 1991-92 AHL season was the 56th season of the American Hockey League. The 1992-93 AHL season was the 57th season of the American Hockey League. The 1993-94 AHL season was the 58th season of the American Hockey League. The 1994-95 AHL season was the 59th season of the American Hockey League. The 1995-96 AHL season was the 60th season of the American Hockey League. The 1984-85 AHL season was the 49th season of the American Hockey League. The Maine Mariners were an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1985-86 AHL season was the 50th season of the American Hockey League. The 1986-87 AHL season was the 51st season of the American Hockey League. The Sherbrooke Canadiens were a professional Ice hockey team in Sherbrooke Quebec. The 1987-88 AHL season was the 52nd season of the American Hockey League. The Maine Mariners were an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1988-89 AHL season was the 53rd season of the American Hockey League. The 1989-90 AHL season was the 54th season of the American Hockey League. The Springfield Indians were a minor professional Ice hockey franchise based in West Springfield Massachusetts. The 1990-91 AHL season was the 55th season of the American Hockey League. The Moncton Hawks were a professional Ice hockey team based in Moncton, New Brunswick. The 1991-92 AHL season was the 56th season of the American Hockey League. The St John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1992-93 AHL season was the 57th season of the American Hockey League. The Fredericton Canadiens were a professional Ice hockey team in Fredericton New Brunswick. The St John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The Springfield Indians were a minor professional Ice hockey franchise based in West Springfield Massachusetts. The Rochester Americans are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1993-94 AHL season was the 58th season of the American Hockey League. The St John's Maple Leafs were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1994-95 AHL season was the 59th season of the American Hockey League. The 1995-96 AHL season was the 60th season of the American Hockey League. Dan Currie (born March 15, 1968 in Burlington, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey left winger. Shaun Van Allen (born August 29, 1967 in Shaunavon Saskatchewan) is a retired professional hockey player who played in the NHL Shaun Van Allen (born August 29, 1967 in Shaunavon Saskatchewan) is a retired professional hockey player who played in the NHL Dennis Kevin Bonvie (born July 23 1973 in Antigonish, NS) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player most notable for being the most 38, Mike Greenlay (1989-90)
- SV%: . Mike Greenlay (born September 15, 1968 in Vitória, Brazil) is a former National Hockey League player 899, Eldon Reddick (1990-91)
- Wins: 20, Wayne Cowley (1993-94)
- Shutouts: 3, Jason Fitzsimmons (1995-1996)
Career
- Career Goals: 219, Dan Currie
- Career Assists: 307, Shaun Van Allen
- Career Points: 432, Shaun Van Allen
- Career Penalty Minutes: 969, Dennis Bonvie
- Career Goaltending Wins: 35, Norm Foster
- Career Shutouts: 3, Jason Fitzsimmons
- Career Games: 366, Dan Currie
See also
External links
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