Ricky

Hometown:
Edmonton, AB

What is your favourite place in Oil Country and why?
Growing up in the nineties, I was a giant mall rat, so naturally, my favourite place in Oil Country is West Edmonton Mall.

As a fan, what’s your favourite Oilers memory?
I was trying to put my oldest son (who was four months old) down for a nap, just walking around the house and watching the 2015 NHL draft lottery. I wasn’t really paying attention to what was happening; it was just playing in the background until I heard Bill Daly (NHL deputy commissioner) say at spot number three, “We have a winner, the first overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft belongs to the Edmonton Oilers,” I nearly dropped Zane in the middle of the kitchen, knowing we were getting the best player the world had ever seen in Connor McDavid.

What is your greatest achievement?
Becoming a father of three amazing boys.

What is an interesting fact about you?
I’m attending the University of Alberta, pursuing an education degree at forty.

What’s your favourite part about attending or working an Oilers Home Game?
My favourite part of being at Oiler home games is the feeling being part of something on the verge of becoming spectacular.

Where is your favourite travel destination, if any?
Hawaii. I have gone there a few times with the family and absolutely love it there.