Petition against the creation of an Edmonton Oilers Cheer Team

"Cheer in Hockey... ummmmmmm City Edmonton"

"We have no issues 'selling' the game in Canada and in particular, Edmonton. Cheerleading squads at hockey games only serve as a distraction for the uninitiated and very few if any fans fall into that category in this country. City Calgary"

"Terrible gimmick which jeopardizes the image of the Edmonton Oilers tradition. City Edmonton"

"I do not think a cheer team will provide positive role models for young girls who are interested in hockey. It is also completely unnecessary in a city that has such a passion for hockey. Leave the gimmicks to Carolina! City Winnipeg (formerly Edmonton)"

"В City Nelson Bc"

"Why not lower ticket prices rather than try to provide totally unrelated "extra value" for those people that spend a lot of money to come to games. City Edmonton"

"Does not belong in the game City Spruce Grove"

"terrible idea... I LIKE to watch the GAME! City Edmonton"

"Hockey is a Canadian sport. Keep the American culture in America. There's a reason we don't have cheerleaders for Canadian hockey teams; it's simply not necessary. Hockey is so rich in Canada that by forming a cheer team would just be degrading to the Oil"

"Cheerleaders do NOT belong at a hockey game. City Saskatoon"

"The cheer team is a sleazy proposition, to say the least. City Edmonton"

"I don't even root for the Oilers (Flames baby!!!!) but I think this is horrible for Canadian hockey and don't think it has a part to play in our GREAT SPORT. Who cares if the American cities want them? That's because their fans can't pay attention. City C"

"maybe they should focus more at winning hockey games... City Edmonton"

"Keep it about the game! City Edmonton"