Oilers fan Colin Oberst wins anthem contest
Saturday, 11.10.2008 / 7:01 PM
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By edmontonoilers.com staff
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Hockey fans in Oil Country have another reason to be proud today as Oilers fan and Beaumont, AB resident Colin Oberst was announced as the winner of Hockey Night In Canada’s anthem competition. Along with the notoriety of composing Canada’s unofficial second national anthem, Oberst wins the grand prize of $100,000 and half the ongoing royalties, with the other half invested in minor hockey.
Click here to view a profile on Colin Oberst and the making of the anthem- Click here to view only the anthem
Oberst is planning on being in Rexall Place for the Oilers Opening Night Sunday vs. the Colorado Avalanche.
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