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Nova Scotia Oilers 
City Halifax, Nova Scotia League American Hockey League Operated 1984–1988 Home arena Halifax Metro Centre Colours Blue, White, Orange Affiliates Edmonton Oilers Franchise history 1984–1988 Nova Scotia Oilers 1988–1996 Cape Breton Oilers 1996–2002 Hamilton Bulldogs 2003–2004 Toronto Roadrunners 2004–2005 Edmonton Road Runners 2010–present Oklahoma City Barons The Nova Scotia Oilers were a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 1984 to 1988. The Oilers played their home games at the Halifax Metro Centre, and were the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, whose logo theirs resembled.
The Oilers played four seasons before moving on. Larry Kish coached the first three seasons, followed by Ron Low in the fourth season. After the 1987–88 season, the team was relocated to Sydney, Nova Scotia becoming the Cape Breton Oilers. The void the Oilers left in Halifax was filled by the Halifax Citadels.
Season-by-season results
- Regular season
Season Games Won Lost Tied OTL Points Goals
forGoals
againstStanding 1984–85 80 36 37 7 — 79 292 295 4th, North 1985–86 80 29 43 8 — 66 314 353 6th, North 1986–87 80 38 39 — 3 79 318 315 4th, North 1987–88 80 35 34 9 2 81 323 343 4th, North - Playoffs
Season 1st round 2nd round Finals 1984–85 L, 2-4, Maine — — 1985–86 Out of Playoffs 1986–87 L, 1-4, Sherbrooke — — 1987–88 L, 1-4, Maine — — Notable alumni
See also
- List of ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia
- Sports teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Categories:- Sport in the Halifax Regional Municipality
- Ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia
- Defunct ice hockey teams in Canada
- Sports clubs established in 1984
- Sports clubs disestablished in 1988
- Canadian ice hockey team stubs
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