The last time we talked about this, it was decided that the 2008 Bantam Draft was the greatest draft in Edmonton Oil Kings history. Well, it was one of the best at least. But make no mistake, each draft year possessed a wide range of impressive talent whether the […]
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Revisiting Edmonton Oil Kings 2008 bantam draft
The WHL Bantam Draft is a prestigious event that holds the dreams of any high-level bantam hockey player looking to make it to the next level. Think of the WHL as a mini NHL. Many kids want the chance to suit up in front of a big crowd and […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part five
Another day, another moment, to hop in the time machine and go back and revisit former Edmonton Oil Kings of the past! Part five of Blast from the Past features an excellent throwback group of quality former players who made their mark in Edmonton. This week’s edition puts Edgars […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Alumni: Blast from the Past
The Edmonton Oil Kings have identified and developed many talented, top-notch hockey players over the years. Each player, past and present, is woven into the strong fabric of this great organization. Once an Oil King, always an Oil King. In this new series, Blast from the Past, we will be […]
Raiders take 2-1 series lead in convincing fashion
Six power-play goals, two different goaltending changes and a seven-goal first period. Game 3 was an unique high scoring affair with 10 goals scored between the two teams, eight of them coming from Prince Albert, in a 8-2 win to take a 2-1 series lead. “We obviously liked a lot […]
Henry’s hat-trick sends Regina to Memorial Cup semi-final and ends Swift Current’s season
Counting the preseason, the Swift Current Broncos were playing in their 106th game of the 2017-18 campaign on Wednesday evening. It was also the last game of the round robin in the Mastercard Memorial Cup and would turn out to be their last as they fell 6-5 to the host […]
Swift Current adds third WHL title to their trophy chest
The Swift Current Broncos celebrated their third ever WHL title on Mother’s Day and will go onto take part in the Memorial Cup in Regina starting this weekend. Back in 1989 and just a couple seasons removed from a bus crash that cost them four teammates, the 1989 team went […]
Skinner and Sissons put Broncos one win from WHL Championship
Everett, WA – Stuart Skinner shut the door on the Everett Silvertips with a 32-save shutout in Game 4 on Wednesday night, giving his team a 3-1 series lead and putting his Swift Current Broncos on the verge of their first WHL Championship since 1993, when they came back to […]
