Edmonton Oilers Backlash Controversy
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Mary Loewen — affectionately known among Oilers fans as “Mama Stanley” for dressing as a sequined Stanley Cup during the playoffs — took to social media to say she’d no longer support the team.
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After the signing, Formenton said he was grateful to join the team after what he called a “difficult road.”
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The Edmonton Oilers have signed former Team Canada junior player Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000, despite him being accused of sexual assault in 2018. Longtime superfan Mary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanley," has publicly stated she will no longer support the team due to this decision. According to her social media post, Loewen feels betrayed and cannot ignore her conscience regarding…
Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signing →Mary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanley" for her iconic appearances at Edmonton Oilers games dressed as a sequined Stanley Cup, announced on social media that she would no longer support the team after they signed former Team Canada junior player Alex Formenton. Formenton was acquitted of sexual assault last year but his signing has sparked controversy among fans. The Oilers defended their decision by citing a thorough…
Edmonton Oilers lose support of superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ after Formenton signing →The Edmonton Oilers have signed Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000 US, sparking intense backlash from fans who are disappointed and outraged by the team's decision. Mary Loewen, a high-profile fan known as "Mama Stanley", has announced she will no longer support or cheer for the team while Formenton is on it. An online petition calling for the Oilers to end Formenton's affiliation with the team has…
Edmonton Oilers facing online backlash after signing Alex Formenton →Analysis
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Mary Loewen — affectionately known among Oilers fans as “Mama Stanley” for dressing as a sequined Stanley Cup during the playoffs — took to social media to say she’d no longer support the team.
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- 11 Sep Edmonton Oilers facing online backlash after signing Alex FormentonThe Edmonton Oilers have signed Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth $850,000 US, sparking intense backlash from fans who are disappointed and outraged by the team's decision. Mary Loewen, a high-profile fan known as "Mama Stanley", has announced she will no longer support or cheer for the team while Formenton is on it. An online petition calling for the Oilers to end Formenton's affiliation with the team has…CBC
10 Sep Edmonton Oilers lose support of superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ after Formenton signingMary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanley" for her iconic appearances at Edmonton Oilers games dressed as a sequined Stanley Cup, announced on social media that she would no longer support the team after they signed former Team Canada junior player Alex Formenton. Formenton was acquitted of sexual assault last year but his signing has sparked controversy among fans. The Oilers defended their decision by citing a thorough…The Globe and Mail
10 Sep Oilers lose superfan after Formenton signingThe Edmonton Oilers have signed former Team Canada junior player Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000, despite him being accused of sexual assault in 2018. Longtime superfan Mary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanley," has publicly stated she will no longer support the team due to this decision. According to her social media post, Loewen feels betrayed and cannot ignore her conscience regarding…Global News
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