Canada Unites in Support of the Edmonton Oilers as the Nation’s Team

June 8, 2024 TruthUSA

The Edmonton Oilers are now considered Canada’s team, as fans from all over the country rally behind them as the Stanley Cup finals get underway.

According to an exclusive Global News-Ipsos survey, the Oilers have the support of 57 percent of Canadians, as they face off against the Florida Panthers. Only 9 percent of those surveyed are backing the Panthers.

Of those supporting the Oilers, 68 percent see them as “Canada’s team,” including 72 percent of fans from other Canadian teams.

However, support varies among fans of rival teams. The highest percentage of support for the Oilers comes from Winnipeg Jets fans at 78 percent. Calgary Flames fans follow closely at 74 percent, while Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs fans are at 72 percent.

Support for the Oilers is lowest among Vancouver Canucks fans at 62 percent, possibly due to the Oilers beating the Canucks in the Western Hockey Finals. On the other hand, 23 percent of Canucks fans are now rooting for the Panthers.

Montreal Canadiens fans show the second-lowest level of support for the Oilers at 64 percent.

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The online poll surveyed 1,001 Canadians between June 4 and 5 with a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points, and 19 times out of 20.

Even provincial leaders are backing the Oilers.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared his support for the Edmonton team, which he has been cheering for since 1979.

Edmonton MP Randy Boissonnault wore an Oilers jersey and lapel pin during question period in Ottawa.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won hockey bets against B.C. Premier David Eby and Texas Governor Greg Abbott. She also brought the Oilers mascot into the legislative assembly in May, where members chanted, “Let’s go Oilers!”

Finals Kickoff

The Stanley Cup Finals kick off on June 8 in Florida, giving a Canadian team a chance to bring the cup home after 31 years. However, it won’t be an easy journey.

Odds-makers favor the Panthers (-130) over the Oilers (+115) in the Stanley Cup Final, with a 57.5 percent chance of winning the series.

At the start of the season, the Oilers had a rocky beginning but turned their season around after changes in coaching staff.

Despite their past successes, the Panthers have never won a Stanley Cup, while the Oilers have five titles, with their last win in 1990. The two teams will compete in the finals starting June 8.

The Canadian Press and Lee Harding contributed to this article.

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