I don’t know if there is any kind of large contingent of Irish people in Edmonton — I don’t think there is, it isn’t Boston after all — so, given that assumption, what the heck was going on during the Oilers opening ceremonies Saturday night? Rexall Place turned into a Cirque du Soleil show crossed with Lord of the Dance. Cause nothing says opening night hockey like bagpipes and trapeze artists! Maybe it was all an elaborate attempt to hypnotize fans so that they wouldn’t pay attention to what was happening on the ice in case the Oilers lost… Which they did. In a really awful way. BULIN WALL WOOOO!!!! Where’s Roloson when you need him??
After the jump is the video of Bulin’s miscue. In overtime. Against the Flames. On opening night. In front of the home fans. How about that for a first impression, huh? I don’t believe it gets any worse. Video of the whatever-the-fuck-it-was that happening during the pre-game as well. Beware: some really intense dudes in skirts playing bagpipes.
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So explain to me again what’s going on here? Is it some metaphor for how the Oilers season will unfold? First, Pat Quinn will take off his shirt and prance around and then the team, represented by the girl spinning head over heels with the violin, will lose all composure and play erratic hockey all year. Actually, I think that’s what happens every year in Edmonton. I’m not sure what the bagpipes signify. They’re probably just there for dramatic effect. (h/t to reader Sean C on this one)
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