Oilers Octane
| Type | Cheerleading team |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Location | |
Membership | 20-36 a year |
Director & Head Coach | Dr. Mailie Harris[1] |
| Website | Official website |
The Oilers Octane is the cheerleading team for the NHL team the Edmonton Oilers. The team was the first Canadian cheerteam in NHL history.[2] The debut of the cheerleaders had a mixed reaction from the Edmontonian community, some signing petitions to keep cheerleading out of the sport of hockey in Canada while others supported the team.[3] Despite this, the team performed for the first time on December 14, 2010 in a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.[4][5][6] The first team had 19 cheerleaders, dressed in uniforms that resembled the original Edmonton Oilers jerseys.[7]
References
- ↑ Harris' Bio Page
- ↑ "Oilers Octane debut as first Canadian NHL cheer team". Closet Canuck. December 15, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ Ian Harrison (November 24, 2011). "Top cheerleaders: Raise a cheer! Oilers Octane". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ Jimmy Traina (December 16, 2010). "History Has Been Made". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ Andrew Hanon (December 15, 2010). "Oiler cheerleaders heat things up". London Free Press. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Oilers unveil cheer team". Edmonton Sun. December 15, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Edmonton Oilers introduce cheerleaders". Toronto Star. December 15, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
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