Thousands Sign Petition Calling on Edmonton Oilers to Reverse Formenton Signing
An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as “Mama Stanley,” who said this week she would no longer support the team while Formenton remains on the roster. The Oilers signed Formenton to a one-year, US$850,000 contract Wednesday. He was one of five former Canadian world junior players acquitted last year of sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter with a woman after a 2018 Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont. “We acknowledge clearly and without qualification that Alex Formenton was acquitted in court in 2025. This petition does not challenge that verdict, nor does it declare him guilty,” the petition says.
An online petition urging the Edmonton Oilers to reverse their signing of Alex Formenton has surpassed 19,000 signatures. The petition was initiated by a superfan who declared she would cease supporting the team while Formenton remains a player. Formenton, who was acquitted of sexual assault charges, was signed to a one-year contract.
- An online petition calling for the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton has collected over 19,000 signatures.
- The petition was started by superfan Mary Loewen, also known as “Mama Stanley,” who stated she will no longer support the team with Formenton on the roster.
- Formenton was signed to a one-year, US$850,000 contract and was among five former Canadian world junior players acquitted of sexual assault charges.
- The petition acknowledges Formenton’s acquittal but does not challenge the verdict or declare him guilty.
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