Edmonton Oilers Purchase ECHL’s Bakersfield Condors

The National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers have purchased East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) team Bakersfield Condors it was revealed on Thursday.

The ECHL Board approved the transfer from longtime owner Jonathan Fleisig to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. 

The transfer was unanimously approved by the ECHL Board of Governors and the new ownership group will take over operations of the Condors immediately. 

“The ECHL is pleased to welcome the Edmonton Oilers as the new owners of the Bakersfield Condors,” said ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna. “The Oilers have a proud hockey tradition and are an ideal partner for Bakersfield, where the team has strong support and deep community ties.”