I grew up in Edmonton (16 yrs), lived 6 blocks from the coliseum. Never went to a game, never cheered for the Oilers.
Joined the army, posted to Calgary, and went back to Calgary after I got out.
Spent 23 yrs total in Calgary, work dried up, wife got job in Edmonton, and we moved.
I still cheer for the Flames, they are my favorite team.
Edmonton has some things over Calgary..... so green in the summer, and far hotter in the summer. Access to lots of good lakes, and quite a few more jobs.
I dislike both the ducks and greasers, but I fricken despise the ducks.... I am cheering for neither team, as I hope neither wins the cup. Rather see Ottawa win, but that means Dion gets a cup....and that would suck.
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