Oilers fans show their support before Game 1 of first-round Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoff action between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, in Edmonton, Monday, April 22, 2024.
The Edmonton Oilers are Canada's last hope in the playoffs. But will they be Canada's team? | CBC News LoadedRegional bonds, tradition and even time zones all factor into a fan's decision to jump on the bandwagon or remain as an interested bystander.The Edmonton Oilers are the last Canadian team left in the NHL playoffs. It has the most Canadians on their roster of any remaining team.
"I was thinking back to when Vancouver made it through to the Stanley Cup final in 2011 and they were playing Boston," said Stalker, who teaches a course on hockey culture. "I remember how conflicted people were. They really wanted Vancouver to win because they're Canadian but Boston was their team." Ross and Stalker agreed that geography is a major hurdle for the Oilers to gain support from across the country. Because Canadian culture tends to run north-south rather than east-west, many Canadians have more in common with their closest American neighbours for social and labour reasons.
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