Can Canada break its ice hockey curse?
Published: 6/16/2025

Can Canada break its ice hockey curse? The Edmonton Oilers are striving to win the Stanley Cup for Canada for the first time since 1993, despite American teams dominating the National Hockey League's top prize in recent decades. With about 40% of NHL players being Canadian, the country's passionate fans are eagerly supporting the Oilers in their quest for victory. Amidst tensions with the US, Edmonton's playoff run has united Canadians, who see the team as a symbol of national pride and a chance to end their championship drought.