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Star Wears: Oilers award oil worker equipment to player of game | NHL.com
- Oilers award a pump jack piece and vest to the game’s standout player, continuing the Star Wears tradition.
- Coach Kris Knoblauch introduced the pump jack and vest as fresh elements of the Oilers’ award tradition.
- The pump jack symbol aims to recognize players who created a game-changing moment.
- The vest honors players displaying blue-collar effort, such as defensive plays and key blocks.
- The Oilers’ award choice ties into Edmonton’s nickname and local identity centered on oil production.
- Edmonton City’s slogan and identity are invoked as part of the prize tradition.
- The Star Wears series frequently features other teams with unique prizes for players of the game.
- The feature highlights the Oilers’ emphasis on recognizing effort beyond scoring.
- The prize items and selection are documented in NHL.com's Star Wears coverage.
- The article specifies the date of the latest Star Wears feature as March 9, 2026.
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