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  "id": 18431968,
  "title": "Brett Epp serves as backup as Oilers become first team to dress full-time EBUG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/brett-epp-serves-as-backup-as-oilers-become-first-team-to-dress-full",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T03:26:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/11/05/brett-epp-serves-as-backup-as-oilers-become-first-team-to-dress-full-time-ebug"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edmonton's emergency backup goalie, Brett Epp, made his debut for the Oilers' home game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Matt Tomkins started in net for the Oilers. Tristan Jarry was absent due to illness. As per NHL regulations since the 2026-27 season, each team must have a full-time EBUG on their roster. The EBUGs, who wear No. 00, must have played a maximum of 80 games in professional hockey and not have played in the NHL under a standard contract within the past three campaigns.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Oilers become first team to dress full-time EBUG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/oilers-become-first-team-to-dress-full-time-ebug",
        "published": "2026-11-06T03:27:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}