EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday the hiring of Stan Bowman as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

After a notable career spanning two decades (2000-2021) with the Chicago Blackhawks, wherein he served as the General Manager for 12 years (2009-2021), Bowman, aged 51, now assumes the role of the Oilers’ 11th General Manager, joining the franchise’s history.

During his time as the general manager, Bowman led the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Under his guidance, the team achieved an impressive record of 493 wins, 310 losses, and 109 ties. Bowman’s leadership also resulted in three Western Conference titles, Central Division titles, and a Presidents’ Trophy in 2013.

Jeff Jackson, Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations, expressed his enthusiasm and satisfaction in welcoming Stan to the Edmonton Oilers. He believes that Stan’s extensive experience and track record of success, along with the valuable work he has done outside of the game, aligns with their objective of becoming a top-tier organization in all aspects. After numerous discussions, they both share a unified vision of the team’s current position and the necessary steps to secure another Stanley Cup championship.

Stan Bowman, originally from Montreal and the son of Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman, embarked on his Chicago front-office journey as a Special Assistant to the General Manager in 2001. Advancing to the position of Director of Hockey Operations for the 2005-06 season, he further rose to become an Assistant General Manager in 2007. Ultimately, on July 14, 2009, he was bestowed the honor of becoming the Blackhawks’ ninth General Manager in franchise history.

Jackson and Bowman will speak to the media today 11am MT, streamed live on OilersPlus.com.