cham·pi·on (chmp-n) n.
1.One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.
2.One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner: a champion at teaching.
3.An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person: a champion of the homeless.
4.One who fights; a warrior.
5. Edmonton Oiler; EG: Home of Champions.
Synonyms: unsurpassed, best, enduring, everlasting, perpetual
I think that seems to explain it quite well.
I have to say that I haven't had any luck in trying to find the games on TV here anywhere, so I've gotten my family to tape the games so I can get them sent over and transfered to DVD. Anybody who's anybody will want to watch the time when the Oilers brought the cup home to Canada and all the nay-sayers and no-goodniks were shamed and abashed like the hypocrites they were. I can just imagine the newspapers now.
OILERS WIN REWRITES CANADIAN HISTORY
The Oilers marked a momentous day in history with the triumphant win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the series. But it seems that this long-anticipated event has started some changes in Canadian history. Massive riots broke out in Rexall Place after the horn sounded and the Cup was hoisted by Ryan Smyth. PM Stephen Harper was not available after the game for comment, but released this press release early this morning.
"This is a great day for Edmontonians, Albertans, and Canadians alike. In Honour of the win I've decided to make a few changes. I've declared today a national holiday called Oiler Day. I've sacked Premier Klein because he was well known as an avid Calgary Flames fan, and I've arranged to swear in Craig Mactavish as Alberta's new premier because of his obvious leadership and decision making abilities. I have no doubt in his ability to lead this province. In addition to declaring the Oiler Flag our second national flag, I've immediately put a ban on all outward display of aggression towards any Oiler related activity. They are a team to be celebrated, not shunned."
Mactavish was not available for comment but has allegedly already put forth a few changes for Albertans, including Provincial Days honouring Oilers Greats, increased taxes for all Flames fans and even a name change from Alberta to Oilerland.
In response to PM Harper's release, Calgary police have arrested and detained thousands of Calgary Flames fans and for further peace keeping, have banned the flying of the Flames flag. Any breach of this law now holds a $10000 fine and a mandatory 60 days in jail.
In a strange twist of events, Captain of the Flames, Jarome Iginla has approached Flames coach Darryl Sutter with his wish to be traded. He has declared that unless being traded to the Oilers, he will refuse to play in any further games.
"Being born in St Albert, I have always been a secret supporter of the Oilers", Iginla stated in a press conference. "I've always had a boyhood dream of playing for my home team. Now seeing the error of my ways, I would like to play for the Oilers and play on a team that actually has a chance to win the Cup again next year" Jarome adamantly denies any suggestion that this is related to the ongoing turbulence in Calgary.
The Celebrity Status that so often follows movie stars and music personalities has now seemed to stretch even to Edmonton. Hollywood producer Ron Howard has approached several players to sign a movie deal, including Dwayne Roloson, Ryan Smyth and Ethan Moreau. The project is tentatively named, The Mighty Oil.
Many requests for appearances and signings have overwhelmed an already tired team, but with increased sighitngs around town, it is rumoured starlet Angelina Jolie has dumped recent hubby Brad Pitt for Right Wing Georges Laraque. It is not confirmed whether they are an official couple and Jolie's publicist insists they are "just friends".
All in all, Edmonton's Stanley Cup championship has introduced new changes for this country. And many say, for the better.
Interesting...very interesting....
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You can dream son, you sure can dream!
I have only one word to say to you.... Conklin! I would have to say, unless they can replace him... it is all over but the crying!
Clearly you have too much time on your hands. All me to point out today's headline:
"Oilers lose Game One and Roloson"
Burn.
A very witty bit of fiction, but I just have one question ... Conklin? Will they even win one game? (OK, that's 2 questions ...)
As a sophisticated Flames fan I will respond to your unintelligant ramblings with some poetry.Here ares some Oilers haiku's that I have wrote for you:
Fires on the street
redneck fans wearing sweatpants
prepare to be swept
Move over Steve Smith
Oilers blow a 3 goal lead
I love Ty Conklin!
I think you missed your calling in Journalism!
Good thing I'm moving soon...who wants to live in a place called Oilerland...the thought gives me the willies!!
If I were you, I wouldn't bother getting tonights game sent over...
GOOOOOOOOOOOO Edmonton!!!
I hate everything non-Leaf but...Not willing to jump on the band wagon but please let me chase it for a while! Maple Leaf Forever
I hate to say this, you MIGHT be right. That's why I'm choosing to remain anonymous.
things are not looking so great
Poor Jer, you are so very dilusional. My very new granddaughter and I watch your hero's plummeting from their pedistal together. What do you think will remain in her memory of the very first hockey game she every saw? Of course that the Oilers greased the floor for the Hurricane to sweep through...
I've noticed a real hesitation to update your blog ... I wonder why that is? (However, your team did go extremely far, considering when you made your bold predictions they weren't even assured of a playoff spot!) Can a prophet be "mostly" right? Love you!
Hello 2nd place Oilers fan (ie: losers)
Have to agree with my big sis - you've turned suspiciously quiet...
Could it be you fear the retribution, the "I told you so's" and the general grief and teasing you now know will be coming your way???
I can't stand the silence any longer - have you lost your internet connection? We seem to be getting the same [outdated] message whenever we log on - is there a slight hesitation in declaring that in reality "THE FLAMES RULE" north of the 49th? Oh well, all's fair in love and war, especially the hockey wars. Now on to soccer - we were cheering for all our worth for Australia and if it hadn't been for a referee being paid to penalize the Aussie's in the last 12 seconds to give the opposition a free goal - you'd be in! There's always next time, right? Glad you're part of OUR family, able to give and take. Take a huge helping of love from grandma & me and share it with Meg and ??? OK?
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