Oilers fans lining up for autograph session [Video]

Hockey fans, along with their lawn chairs, cozy blankets and a deep appreciation for the Edmonton Oilers, began lining up early Wednesday morning for a team autograph session in West Edmonton Mall that evening.

Among the first in line to meet Connor McDavid was Joseph Thomas, who tried his luck with lining up before the mall opened.

“We got here initially at 12 o’clock in the morning, but we got kicked out and (were told) to arrive at six in the morning,” Thomas said.

“The feeling (is) euphoric. The memories you make here, you spend so much time here (in line).… You make so many friends. It’s just an amazing experience.”

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The players will be signing autographs from their designated booths at various locations throughout the mall from 6 to 8 p.m.

Fans are allowed …