Nohra led Edmonton with 666 yards after playing 2 games in NFL Europe with the Scottish Claymores in 2001.

Former Islander Pat LaFontaine might contend for the scoring championship because Coach John Muckler, who led Edmonton to its last cup, encourages the speedy, attack style.

It was as an Oiler that he earned his reputation as a premiere playmaker, leading Edmonton to five consecutive playoff appearances and scoring a personal-best 104 points during the troubled 1995-96 season.

He led Edmonton in ERA, and had he qualified with enough innings pitched, he would have ranked 4th in the Northern League.

Oilers 10, North Stars 4 EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -Wayne Gretzky scored five goals to lead Edmonton, including three goals in the first period.

Gretzky, who led Edmonton to four Stanley Cups in five years, was traded to the Kings by the Oilers last August.

Messier, who had only three points in the first four games of the series after leading Edmonton with 129 points in the regular season, set up Simpson's goal before scoring his own.

Messier's hockey father, Glen Sather, who led Edmonton to five Stanley Cups in the 1980's (he had Wayne Gretzky for four of them), was named the Rangers' president and general manager last week.

In 2002 Russell led Edmonton to a Pacific Coast League title, and was again honored by Baseball America, being named the best managerial prospect in the minors.

Jason Maas became the first Eskimo quarterback since 1990 to be named a CFL West All-Star in leading Edmonton to a first place finish and a trip to the West Final.