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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I think I recall reading that the original intention was to have them split games between Edmonton and Calgary, but that never materialized and hence the name was changed. Is that correct?
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This is correct.
The Calgary Broncos were initially to be part of the original WHA as well, but folded before ever coming to fruition.
So the Oilers team was branded "Alberta" and were supposed to split games between the Corral and the old Edmonton arena (Gardens IIRC?).
$$ dictated that games only be played in Edmonton however (rightfully IMO) and the next season the team adopted that city's name.