To hear Darcy Rota tell it, old rivalries in the NHL can burn out and fade away, and lead to the two guys involved hugging-it-out at a charity event years down the line. That’s what happened ...

Coached by Brian Shaw and managed by the inimitable ‘Wild’ Bill Hunter, the Oil Kings were led by the returning core of captain Tom Bladon and alternates Phil Russell and Darcy Rota.

Among the special guests were Canucks alumni that included Stan Smyl, Darcy Rota, and Chris Higgins among others and Vancouver Warriors defenceman Brett Mydske, who took photos and signed ...