EDMONTON PAYS TRIBUTE TO 84-85 OILERS
As smoke filtered in from the tunnel, the 1984-85 Oilers, albeit a bit greyer than those days of their youth, filtered in as well — hoisting the Stanley Cup, passing it from teammate to teammate.
It was a blast from the past, and amidst the lights and smoke, you could say it was almost like a dream.
The 1984-85 Oilers were voted by NHL fans as the greatest team of the century. Such an honour demanded a big celebration, and Sunday evening in Edmonton provided just that.
POSTS BY US & EDMONTON OILERS
Last night we celebrated the #NHLGreatestTeam inside #RogersPlace with #Oilers legends including, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr & the entire 1984-85 team!
Recap ➜ https://t.co/LZSZkV4hg3
PHOTO GALLERY ? https://t.co/R62J2Gb5kA pic.twitter.com/fb9w5SqdAk— Rogers Place (@RogersPlace) February 12, 2018
Bill Daly, @NHL Deputy Commissioner, unveils a new banner at @RogersPlace to commemorate the 1984-85 #Oilers getting selected by hockey fans as the #NHLGreatestTeam. pic.twitter.com/frVL3yHMvk
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 12, 2018
From a heartfelt tribute to late teammate Dave Semenko, to an episode of Coffey Talk with the legendary #Oilers d-man, to a special presentation from the @NHL, the #NHLGreatestTeam Celebration was an unforgettable evening. https://t.co/qYyo2cgoUj
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 12, 2018
YOUR POSTS
What a night in Edmonton. Honouring the NHL’s Greatest team as voted by the fans.
I kind of liked my line mates for the night too!#hodge#mansbridge pic.twitter.com/SJDtdlmm1N— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) February 12, 2018
That dynasty had 4 teams in the top 10. Amazing #NHLGreatestTeam #Oilers #Yeg pic.twitter.com/FziGbyt9um
— Terry (@TerryErickson_) February 12, 2018
Joey Moss #dancingmachine. ??#NHLGreatestTeam @RogersPlace @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/a7RYn9Yc6A
— Michelle Park (@chelleynpark) February 12, 2018
@garthbrooks @RogersPlace #oilers @NHL100th pic.twitter.com/JJJBfS89Bv
— Justin Shannahan (@Puckit1) February 12, 2018
Even a little magic in the house. ??? pic.twitter.com/gT1QOeVbsy
— Don Ellis??? (@Don_COi) February 12, 2018
The Greatest Team, @EdmontonOilers team of 84-85, being introduced at @RogersPlace. #yeg pic.twitter.com/sy1aUUkmaO
— Eric Beck (@GlobalBeck) February 12, 2018
What an amazing event to be a small part of. Celebrating the ’84/85 @EdmontonOilers as the #NHLGreatestTeam was filled with big laughs, big names and a beautiful tribute to the late Dave Semenko. #ExploreEdmonton #yeg #Oilers @RogersPlace pic.twitter.com/XZb2U8YGX9
— Passports & Pigtails (@MomsWanderlust) February 12, 2018
This was a night to remember. @RogersPlace hosted a great night celebrating the oilers era of the 80’s.. particularly 84 / 85 .
We laughed, we cried , we applauded legends of the NHL. pic.twitter.com/uAfhGPjYJi— BertJager (@JagerBert) February 12, 2018
#NHLGreatestTeam Celebration @RogersPlace #oilers. What a memorable evening!! pic.twitter.com/0cP98wSVbX
— Jennifer Parolin (@ParolinJennifer) February 12, 2018
A dream come true…
True Greatness was in the building! Grew up watching this team and it was such an honor to see them in person for the first time! @EdmontonOilers @RogersPlace pic.twitter.com/hIGv9PLXUW— Diana Clark (@bijboutique) February 12, 2018
WAAAAYYYNNNEE!!!! #NHLGreatestTeam @RogersPlace @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/xIrUXSTBwV
— Michelle Park (@chelleynpark) February 12, 2018