Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky hoist the Stanley Cup. The pair won four Cups together with the Oilers.

The Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Detroit Red Wings tomorrow to kick off the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals. It's the first time since the 1983 and 1984 Cup Finals that the same two teams have met each other for the League's top prize in consecutive seasons.

Dan Tencer recently had a chance to catch up with Rod Phillips and take a trip down memory lane talking about those great Oilers teams in the 80's - and in particular that 1984 series during which the Oilers won their first Stanley Cup.

Rod Phillips with Dan Tencer:

• May 29: Rod Phillips looks back

Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky also spoke at length on a recent episode of NHL On the Fly, talking about the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals with some reflection on that .

Video of Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky:

• Messier & Gretzky talk about Crosby, Malkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Stanley Cup Finals.
• Messier & Gretzky reflect on the Oilers dynasty of the 1980s.