They’re Not All on the Same Political Team, but Oilers Fever Has Brought MPs Together

Published on June 10, 2024

They’re not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final has swept the country, and that includes Ottawa. Some MPs are setting their political differences aside on June 10 evening to gather in Speaker Greg Fergus’s office, watch the game and eat popcorn—reviving a long tradition on Parliament Hill. “Speaker Fergus is cheering for the Oilers all the way,” said his spokesman, Mathieu Gravel. The Speaker’s office hosted a hockey night for a Toronto Maple Leafs game in the first round of the playoffs several weeks ago....

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