Former Edmonton Oilers Owner Cal Nichols Dead at 84

Former Edmonton Oilers owner Cal Nichols dead at 84

The longtime businessman spearheaded the group of 38 investors that bought the club in the late '90s.

Edmonton businessman who helped save Oilers from relocation dead at 84

One of the most important figures in Edmonton Oilers history has died, as former EIG chairman Cal Nichols has passed on.

The man who saved the Edmonton Oilers, Cal Nichols, has passed away.

Over the weekend the Edmonton Oilers shared some very sad news when they confirmed the passing of former Oilers owner Cal Nichols, a man who was instrumental in shaping the franchise we see today.Nichols' early life began in Saskatchewan but by 1969 he made the move to Edmonton and became a successful entrepreneur, a decision that would unknowingly alter the fate of the Oilers franchise. Nichols became a fan of the Oilers and was even a season t…

Nichols, who saved Oilers from relocation in 1990s, dies at 84 - RAW CHILI

Cal Nichols, who helped save the Edmonton Oilers from relocation during the 1990s, died on Saturday. He was…

Former Oilers chairman Cal Nichols passes away at 84 - Daily Faceoff

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Sunday that Cal Nichols, former chairman for the Edmonton Investors Group, passed away at the age of 84 on Saturday. On behalf of his family, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of former Edmonton Investors Group Chairman, Cal Nichols.Our hearts are with Nichols' family & friends. Once an Oiler, Always an Oiler. pic.twitter.com/J00sMtqEEC— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 13, 2026…

Cal Nichols’ legacy remembered forever in Oil Country

The former Chairman & Governor of Edmonton Investors Group remembered for saving the Oilers from relocation in the late 1990s & reputation as a respected business leader & community builder in Oil Country