Cal Nichols Kept Oilers in Edmonton | Edmonton Oilers News

Cal Nichols, the unsung hero who saved the Edmonton Oilers from relocation, passed away at 84. As chair of the Edmonton Investors Group, he rallied 38 investors to pool $110 million to keep the team in “Oil Country.” A titan of Canada’s oil industry, he’d founded Northridge and Gasland Oil before turning his passion for hockey into a city-saving mission — even organizing a ticket drive that galvanized fans. His legacy? Ensuring the Oilers remain Edmonton’s heartbeat for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://oilersnation.com/news/cal-nichols-former-edmonton-oilers-chairman-dies-84 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/204f7646d0ff23cb Report issues to [email protected].