RELEASE: Oilers Announce Bowman as GM & EVP of Hockey Ops

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday the appointment of Stan Bowman as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

Bowman, 51, becomes the 11th general manager in Oilers franchise history after spending 20 seasons (2000-21) with the Chicago Blackhawks, including 12 years as GM (2009-21).

Bowman was the architect of three Stanley Cup championship teams in Chicago (2010, 2013 and 2015). During his tenure as GM, his teams went 493-310-109 and won three Western Conference and Central Division titles, plus a Presidents’ Trophy in 2013.

“I am excited and pleased to welcome Stan to the Edmonton Oilers,” said Jeff Jackson, CEO of Hockey Operations for the Oilers. “I believe his extensive experience and proven success in this role, along with the important work he has done in his time away from the sport, aligns with our goal of being best-in-class across all facets of our organization. Through our many conversations, we share a common vision of where we are as a team and what it will take to achieve another Stanley Cup title.”

Stan Bowman is a native of Montreal and the son of Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman. He began his career in Chicago as a special assistant to the general manager in 2001. He was promoted to director of hockey operations for the 2005–06 season and was named assistant general manager in 2007. On July 14, 2009, he was named the Blackhawks’ ninth general manager in franchise history.

Jackson and Bowman will speak to the media today at 11 a.m. MT, streamed live on OilersPlus.com.