RELEASE: Oilers agree to contract extension with Woodcroft

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers announced they have agreed to terms with Jay Woodcroft on a contract extension through the 2021-22 season.
Woodcroft, 42, spent the past season as head coach of the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, and previously served as an Oilers assistant coach for three seasons, after joining the Oilers staff in 2015. Prior to the Oilers, Woodcroft served as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks for seven seasons. He also spent three seasons as a member of the Detroit Red Wings coaching staff (2005-08), including their 2008 Stanley Cup Championship season.