1981-82 Edmonton Oilers Roster
Team Record: 48-17-15 - 111 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Smythe Division
Postseason: 2-3
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to Los Angeles Kings 3-2
Coach: Glen Sather (48-17-15)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1981-82 Edmonton Oilers Results
The Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League ended the 1981-82 season with a record of 48 wins and 17 losses and 15 ties for 111 points, finishing first in the NHL's Smythe Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-3.
The Oilers led the circuit with 417 goals. Edmonton yielded 295 goals. Wayne Gretzky scored 92 goals for the team, while Mark Messier, Dave Lumley, Jari Kurri and Glenn Anderson each netted 30 or more also. Wayne Gretzky contributed 120 assists. Grant Fuhr earned 28 wins in front of the net for the squad, and Ron Low added 15 or more victories also. Grant Fuhr recorded a 3.31 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Glen Sather coached the team. The 1981-82 Edmonton Oilers lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Anderson | R | October 2, 1960 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Vancouver, BC Canada |
| Ken Berry | L | June 21, 1960 | 5'9" | 175 | L | Burnaby, BC Canada |
| Laurie Boschman | C | June 4, 1960 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Major, SK Canada |
| Curt Brackenbury | R | January 31, 1952 | 5'10" | 200 | R | Kapuskasing, ON Canada |
| Brett Callighen | L | May 15, 1953 | 5'11" | 182 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Paul Coffey | D | June 1, 1961 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Lee Fogolin | D | February 7, 1955 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Mike Forbes | D | September 20, 1957 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Brampton, ON Canada |
| Grant Fuhr | G | September 28, 1962 | 5'10" | 201 | R | Spruce Grove, AB Canada |
| Randy Gregg | D | February 19, 1956 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Wayne Gretzky | C | January 26, 1961 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Marc Habscheid | F | March 1, 1963 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Swift Current, SK Canada |
| Matti Hagman | C | September 21, 1955 | 6'0" | 183 | L | Helsinki, Finland |
| Doug Hicks | D | May 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Cold Lake, AB Canada |
| Charlie Huddy | D | June 2, 1959 | 6'0" | 210 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Pat Hughes | R | March 25, 1955 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Dave Hunter | L | January 1, 1958 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Don Jackson | D | September 2, 1956 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Jari Kurri | R | May 18, 1960 | 6'0" | 194 | R | Helsinki, Finland |
| Garry Lariviere | D | December 6, 1954 | 6'0" | 190 | R | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Ron Low | G | June 21, 1950 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Birtle, MB Canada |
| Kevin Lowe | D | April 15, 1959 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Lachute, QC Canada |
| Dave Lumley | R | September 1, 1954 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mark Messier | C | January 18, 1961 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Andy Moog | G | February 18, 1960 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Penticton, BC Canada |
| Lance Nethery | C | June 28, 1957 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Walt Poddubny | L | February 14, 1960 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Tom Roulston | R | November 20, 1957 | 6'1" | 184 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Dave Semenko | L | July 12, 1957 | 6'3" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Risto Siltanen | D | October 31, 1958 | 5'8" | 180 | L | Tampere, Finland |
| Todd Strueby | L | June 15, 1963 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Lanigan, SK Canada |
| Garry Unger | C | December 7, 1947 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Stan Weir | C | March 17, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Ponoka, AB Canada |
