Nova Scotia Oilers

Nova Scotia Oilers
City	Halifax, Nova Scotia
League	American Hockey League
Operated	1984–1988
Home arena	Halifax Metro Centre
Colors	Blue, White, Orange
Affiliate	Edmonton Oilers
Franchise history
1984–1988	Nova Scotia Oilers
1988–1996	Cape Breton Oilers
1996–2003	Hamilton Bulldogs
2003–2004	Toronto Roadrunners
2004–2005	Edmonton Road Runners
2010–2015	Oklahoma City Barons
2015–present	Bakersfield Condors

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 for	Goals against	Standing
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 NHL alumni

List of Nova Scotia Oilers alumni who played more than 100 games in Nova Scotia and 100 or more games in the National Hockey League.

• Bruce Boudreau
• Kelly Buchberger
• Dean Hopkins
• Mike Moller
• Jim Wiemer
• Jeff Beukeboom
• Butch Goring
• Mike Rogers
• Esa Tikkanen

See also

• List of ice hockey teams in Nova Scotia
• Sports teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia