Nova Scotia Oilers
| Nova Scotia Oilers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1984–1988 |
| Home arena | Halifax Metro Centre |
| Colors | Blue, white, orange |
| Affiliates | Edmonton Oilers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1984–1988 | Nova Scotia Oilers |
| 1988–1996 | Cape Breton Oilers |
| 1996–2003 | Hamilton Bulldogs |
| 2003–2004 | Toronto Roadrunners |
| 2004–2005 | Edmonton Road Runners |
| 2010–2015 | Oklahoma City Barons |
| 2015–present | Bakersfield Condors |
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 Oilers played their home games at the Halifax Metro Centre, and were the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, whose logo theirs resembled.[1]
The Oilers played four seasons before moving on. Larry Kish coached the first three seasons, followed by Ron Low in the fourth season. After the 1987–88 season, the team was relocated to Sydney, Nova Scotia becoming the Cape Breton Oilers. The void the Oilers left in Halifax was filled by the Halifax Citadels.
Season-by-season results
| 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 |
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | L, 2–4, Maine | — | — |
| 1985–86 | Out of Playoffs | ||
| 1986–87 | L, 1–4, Sherbrooke | — | — |
| 1987–88 | L, 1–4, Maine | — | — |
Notable alumni
List of Nova Scotia Oilers alumni who played more than 100 games in Nova Scotia and 100 or more games in the National Hockey League.
American Hockey League Hall of Famers
| Name | Seasons | Induction Year |
|---|---|---|
| David Andrews | 1987-88 (general manager) | 2021 |
| Don Biggs | 1985-87 (player) | 2018 |
| Bruce Boudreau | 1985-87 (player) | 2009 |
| Murray Eaves | 1986-87 (player) | 2019 |
| Jim Wiemer | 1986-88 (player) | 2026 |
See also
References
- ↑ MacDonald, Ryan. "Maritime hockey fans hope for Oilers to pull through on historic comeback in Stanley Cup Game 7". ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ American Hockey League Hall of Fame Honored Members, retrieved August 25, 2026
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