For Edmonton hockey lovers, the Edmonton Oilers represent the ultimate enjoyment of the sport. A professional ice hockey team founded in 1971, the Edmonton Oilers belong to the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the NHL or National Hockey League. They played their first season in 1972 and joined the NHL in 1979, after which they have the amazing reputation of being five-time winners of the prestigious Stanley Cup between 1983 and 1990. They were conferred Dynasty status in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Although there are a number of popular sports in Edmonton, hockey is the favourite. Edmonton is the venue for international sports and hockey has been played here since the 1890s. Today it is an integral part of Edmonton’s culture.

A Little Background about the Edmonton Oilers

A new era of professional hockey was established when the Edmonton Oilers became an NHL team. In the decade that followed, they created an outstanding record, dominating the Edmonton hockey arena. The team is credited with producing some of the most legendary players like Gretzky, Messier, Fuhr and Coffey.

The Edmonton Oilers’ hockey season is from September to April every year and fans gear up and get ready to root for their favourite players as they meet their rivals at Rexall Place. This indoor area is one of the most prominent landmarks in Edmonton and home of the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Rush and Edmonton Oil Kings with state-of-the-art facilities. Rexall Place is now owned by the Katz group, who are owners of the Oilers and Oil Kings hockey teams. With an enormous capacity of a little under 17,000, Rexall Place offers sufficient parking and is conveniently located from the Coliseum Inn, which is the favourite hotel for hockey fans who are in Edmonton to watch the Oilers play.

Attractive Oiler Hockey Packages at the Coliseum Inn

To honor them, the Coliseum Inn offers Edmonton hockey fans a great Hockey Package to enhance their enjoyment of the game. The Coliseum Inn is the most preferred hotel in Edmonton for its excellent accommodation, service, comfort and its close proximity to Rexall Place, which is practically across the road from the hotel. Hockey fans from various places look forward to the Edmonton Oilers’ game schedule and always prefer to book a hotel that is as near to the venue as possible so that they don’t have to worry about how to get there.

In its Edmonton Oilers Hockey Package, the Coliseum Inn includes a night at the excellently equipped and spacious King or Queen Bed room with the latest amenities. Guests can relax until it is time to walk across to the venue to watch the game. The hotel is also within walking distance to most of the local attractions so that guests can combine some sight-seeing when they are in Edmonton during hockey season.