After more than 37 years as the voice of the Oilers, Rod Phillips prepares for his last game Tuesday. And in honour of the long-tome play-by-play announcer, current team members are wearing No. 37 during their pre-game warmup.
Phillips, who started his career with the Oilers in 1973, has seen the team through good and bad times -- including the Oilers' historic Stanley Cup run in the 80's.
In front of friends and colleagues, Phillips fondly recalled his time behind the microphone.
When asked what his biggest thrill was during his time with the Oilers, Phillips said that one of his fondest memories occurred during a series of games against the Montreal Canadiens in 1982-1983 when he first realized that the Oilers were truly something special.
