Watch: Gretzky, Messier open Oilers' new arena with a lap
Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
A couple of the greatest @EdmontonOilers of all time helped officially open @RogersPlace. pic.twitter.com/LSrP1V906W
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
The Edmonton Oilers celebrated the opening of their new home by saluting their past.
Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier took a lap to officially open Rogers Place.
Wednesday was particularly special for Gretzky, who rejoined the Oilers as partner and vice-chairman of Oilers Entertainment Group.
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