![]() ![]() The front-page story of the Edmonton Journal described the jersey as having “hip-hop sensibility” with “a generous nod to skateboard chic” and “rap-star appeal with Gen X allure” (from ‘Oilers unveil 3 rd jersey’, Edmonton Journal, 10/27/01). McFarlane, a Calgary native, was at the peak of pop culture in the late ’90s and early ’00s, involved in feature films, music videos, action figures and video games, and, of course, comic books. The Oilers initially looked outside the organization for a designer but were ultimately convinced by McFarlane, who was part of the Edmonton Investors Group that then owned the team. 3 Takeaways from Kings 3-2 Game 3 Overtime Win.Should McDavid Get the Benefit of the Doubt From NHL Officials?.Oilers Can’t Blame Game 3 Loss on Overtime Missed Call.Oilers Need to Refocus Before Series vs.Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Draisaitl, Plans for Game 4. ![]() Only 11 teams used a third uniform in 2000-01, but that number grew each season, and by 2001-02, the Oilers joined the party. While most NHL teams have a third, or alternate, jersey these days, the concept was still relatively new at the dawn of the century. Here’s a look at how it came to be, what made it special, and future potential. Love or hate it I think we can all agree it’s part of the fabric of Oilers history. ![]()
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