What year was the premier professional ice hockey league in the world established?
2016–17 Minnesota Wild season The 2016–17 Minnesota Wild season was the 17th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.
2015–16 Edmonton Oilers season The 2015–16 Edmonton Oilers season was the 37th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 44th season including their play in the World Hockey Association (WHA). The season began its regular games on October 8, 2015 against the St. Louis Blues, and concluded with a home and away series on April 6 and 9, 2016 against the Vancouver Canucks; the Oilers' final home game on the 6th was their final game at Rexall Place, its home arena since 1974. The team moved to the new downtown Rogers Place for the 2016-17 season.