Stanley Cup Finals: Longtime Oilers fan from Europe travels between Edmonton, Florida for games

Christian Huegl has been loyal to the Edmonton Oilers ever since the hockey fan born in Germany picked up a copy of NHL 98 and fell in love with how the team was portrayed in the video game.

“When I put on my jersey, I felt so much pride," Huegl said.

Huegl has been to Edmonton twice to see the Oilers play — the first time was the last game the team played at Rexall Place. Then two years ago, he went to a few home games during the playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. But he always wanted to see his team make it to the Stanley Cup Final.

“I decided back in ’06 when they lost to Carolina (Hurricanes), if I have the chance to make it when they advance the next time to the final, I will do it,” he said.

He now lives in Switzerland and flew 11 hours to Miami to see Game 5, in which the Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers to extend the series. Huegl will travel to Edmonton for Game 6.

“You cannot plan to have success, so who knows if they make it next year?" he said.

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