Here at Fansided, we have been doing themed weeks all summer, this week is stadiums and to kick-off this theme week here at Oil on Whyte, we are talking about a special piece of history that the Edmonton Oilers were a part of.
The National Hockey League (NHL) has attempted to play many outdoor games over the course of the league's over 100 year history. There was plenty of exhibition games played and attempted, one of which in 1954 was held at a prison. Today, they have become almost overdone according to many fans.