farewell to Rexall Place aka Northlands Coliseum

last ever game at Rexall Place aka Northlands Coliseum was played tonight as the Oilers beat the Canucks 6-2. afterwords there was a ceremony with almost 200 former players from the WHA days to todays players. some of the players talked of their memories. first ever game at Northlands was November 10, 1974 as the Oilers beat the Cleveland Crusaders (not sure of the score) Leon Draisitl of the Oilers got the last ever goal. next season will be in Rogers Centre to begin new hockey moments.

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