Former Owner of the Edmonton Oilers Cal Nichols

Mutts fans, we are very excited to welcome our very special guest today. He is the founder of Gasland properties, in 2002 was inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of fame and awarded the Queens Jubilee medal for his contributions to his own community and to Canada.  In 2014 he was Named to the order of Canada. He was also the Chairman of the Edmonton investors group that Saved the Edmonton Oilers. Please welcome to the podcast Cal Nichols. Cal how’s are you?  -What are you up to now?  -Hockey as a child is Sask -You were a key part of The ticket drive in 96. -how close were the oilers to moving -When did you decide something needed to be done to save the team. -how was dealing with Gary Betman as an owner -how much say does an owner have when it comes to hockey decisions. Looking down the highway in Calgary and you hear things about Murray Edwards.  -Selling the team and knowing it was the right time and it was in safe hands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices