As Canadian hockey fans pin their hopes on the Edmonton Oilers as the country’s sole remaining NHL team contending for the Stanley Cup this year, Super Channel announced Wednesday production has started on an in-depth, five-part documentary series, The Great Ones, that delves into the story of one of the most celebrated dynasties in sports history.
“The Great Ones will explore the remarkable journey of the Edmonton Oilers during their dominant era in the 1980s, featuring an iconic cast of NHL Legends, including the Hall of Fame players who defined the Oilers dynasty,” reads a Super Channel press release. “This series will provide an unprecedented look at the lives and careers of these legendary athletes, both on and off the ice, capturing their triumphs, challenges, and the indelible mark they left on the sport of hockey.
“With unparalleled archival access, The Great Ones will feature all-new interviews with the luminaries of the Oilers dynasty. From the superstars to rivals, broadcasters, managers, and other characters behind the scenes, the full untold story of what really happened will be reconstructed for the very first time.”
This docuseries is being produced by Ryan Reynolds’s Maximum Effort in collaboration with Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, OEG Sports & Entertainment, and Super Channel. Directed by Emmy Award winner Austin Andrews, The Great Ones is set to premiere on Super Channel in Winter 2027.
“We are excited to collaborate with Maximum Effort and Score G Productions to bring The Great Ones to Super Channel,” said Don McDonald, Super Channel’s president and CEO, in the release. “This docuseries explores the Edmonton Oilers’ legacy, from their humble beginnings to their meteoric rise in the 1980s, redefining hockey. Fans will get an exclusive look at the passion, talent, and determination that propelled the Oilers to greatness, featuring exclusive interviews, rare footage, and in-depth analysis.”
“This partnership with Maximum Effort, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment brings together a world-class, award-winning team with a proven track record in storytelling. As CEO and Founder of Score G Productions, I am honored to delve into the legacy of these iconic players as a lifelong Oilers fan,” said Adam Scorgie. “Together, we are excited to share their incredible journey in a compelling way with audiences around the world.”
“The Edmonton Oilers logo is synonymous with greatness, and we’re excited to provide unprecedented access to our content archives and some of the best NHL players of all time — who are central to hockey’s most iconic and compelling dynasty stories,” said Tim Shipton, executive vice president of OEG Sports & Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to partner with this group of amazing storytellers and creators to unearth a variety of never-before-seen content and storylines and deliver it to hockey fans here in Oil Country and beyond.”
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