When the 2019-20 WHL season stopped, the Edmonton Oil Kings had three 20-year-olds on their roster: Riley Sawchuk, Beck Warm and Ethan McIndoe. A bittersweet realization about major junior hockey is that while we get to see incredibly talented players come through the ranks, time eventually runs out on eligibility […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: Leafs sign Kral and Rubins, Oil Kings hand out team awards
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed graduating defenseman Filip Kral (154 GP, 31 G, 89 A with the Spokane Chiefs from 2017-20) and defenseman Kristians Rubins (109 GP, 10 G, 41 A with the Medicine Hat Tigers from 2016-18) to entry-level contracts
Oil Kings continue dominance, blank ICE
Of the top three teams in the Central Division, the Edmonton Oil Kings have scored the fewest goals with 210. Not that it’s a low number, however, it is 13 fewer than Lethbridge and 21 fewer than Medicine Hat. When it comes to the same three teams, Edmonton has […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Blazers clinch playoff spot, Milestones, Alumni news and more
With a 5-3 win over the Victoria Royals, the Kamloops Blazers have clinched a spot in this year’s WHL playoffs.
Oil Kings bounce back against Tigers
The Oil Kings got the bounce-back performance they were hoping for in front of a loud and enthusiastic crowd at Rogers place versus the Medicine Hat Tigers, On Friday night, Edmonton suffered their first home regulation loss since November 11th after dropping a surprising 5-3 decision to the Regina Pats. […]
Oil Kings defeat ICE 4-1 to launch back into first place in the WHL
Edmonton recently forfeited their reign of first place in the WHL to the red-hot Portland Winterhawks, a title the Oil Kings have held onto for the majority of the season. Saturday against the ICE, they had an opportunity to put together a three-game win streak and regain their spot on […]
Edmonton prevails 6-2 in battle of the Kings
It was a highlight-reel night for the Edmonton Oil Kings as they put six by the red-hot Brandon Wheat Kings at Rogers Place. Beck Warm got the start between the pipes for the Oil Kings. He put together a solid performance, turning aside 31 of the 33 shots he faced. […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Rockets facility upgrades, WHL Debuts, ‘Forever a Hitmen’ inductee and more
Kelowna Rockets return home to upgrades to their facility A couple of upgrades were made to Prospera Place while we were away. Find out what you can expect to see at tonight's game ⬇️ — Kelowna Rockets (@Kelowna_Rockets) January 24, 2020 The Memorial Cup hosts continue to make […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Americans sign Melnyk, Blazers sign Minten and more
Rhett Melnyk has signed his WHL Education Contract with the Tri-City Americans.
Daily Dose of the Dub: Chiefs acquire Ginnell, Broncos acquire DiLaura, Rockets acquire Feist and more
The Spokane Chiefs acquired 2000-born forward Brad Ginnell from the Winnipeg ICE for Edmonton’s fourth-round pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft.