Mark Messier with the 1984 Stanley Cup trophy (Source: Getty Images)
It was a proud moment for Alberta-born Mark Messier when he was part of the Edmonton Oilers' first ever Stanely Cup win in 1984.
Messier topped it off with the Conn Smythe trophy, being adjudged as the MVP of the Stanely Cup Playoffs. They had to battle the four-time defending champions, New York Islanders for the title, but as per Messier's mother, it was always going to be them.
In 1983, Edmonton were swept in the Stanley Cup Final by the Isles who won their fourth consecutive title. There was a repeat of the showdown the following year, only this time the Oilers were coming off a record-breaking regular season points finish. They knew they had it in them to dethrone the Islanders dynasty and they did by winning 4-1.
