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Blues are back in for 2018-19.
The #Oilers retro jersey will be worn November 29 vs. Los Angeles, December 9 vs. Calgary, December 31 vs. Winnipeg & March 7 vs. Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/OnGcy3KVOf
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 4, 2018
BLUES ARE BACK IN TOWN
I have a hard time calling this a ‘retro jersey’ because it’s been what, a year since we’ve seen it? The Edmonton Oilers are going back to blue for a grand total of four nights during their 40th anniversary season. They’ll wear it to face off against some old Smythe Division foes, which is a nice little treat to commemorate the 40th anniversary. The orange kits will be kept for the remainder of the home contests.
“RETRO”?
You know what would’ve been a sweet retro offering?
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It’s been more than 40 years since the Oilers have skated in these beauties, and there’s next to no chance that we’ll ever see these again as they’re from the WHA-era. Ah well. They’re fantastic, and it goes to show you that a good uniform is timeless.
Sit tight. Training camp is right around the corner, and the first preseason game is in less than two weeks.