To the two NHL teams in the Province of Alberta and, they believe, the majority of their fans, Thomas Dang’s private member bill to establish ‘Alberta Standard Time’ is going over like a lead balloon.
To the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, the Dang idea introduced in the legislature is a dumb idea.
“I’ve had discussions with Calgary and they are in agreement with us. We are very concerned with this possible shift away from Daylight Saving Time,” said Bob Nicholson, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Oilers Entertainment Group when your correspondent asked both Oilers and Flames management for reaction.