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Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams
Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams

Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams

Date6/2/1983
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  • Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams.
  • Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams
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Original Toronto Star caption: Oilers' best: Defenceman Paul Coffey of Edmonton Oilers holds Charlie Conacher Team trophy, which goes to team with best record involving Canadian teams.
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