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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Absolutely. I’m amazed when my kids talk about all their classmates and teachers who are Oilers fans, wear Oilers gear, etc. That never happened in Calgary in the 80s. I only saw one kid in my six years of jr high and high school wear Oilers gear or openly support them, and she was a girl so she felt safe she wouldn’t get beat up. If you were a fan of a rival team in enemy territory you kept quiet about it.
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Somewhat understandable these days when so many people have relocated to Calgary from Edmonton.
What bothers me more - local kids wearing Avalanche and Knights jerseys. I don't think they moved here from Denver or Las Vegas.
Be true to your school!