We now know who will be wearing the C and A’s in Edmonton this upcoming WHL season. The Edmonton Oil Kings recently announced their leadership group for the 2020-21 campaign. Scott Atkinson 20-year-old forward Scott Atkinson will don the ‘C’ for the red, white, and blue once again after captaining […]
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Revisiting the Oil Kings 2010 WHL Bantam Draft
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 […]
Oil Kings swing deals with Blades and Thunderbirds
The Edmonton Oil Kings continue to shuffle things around on their roster in efforts to prepare for the 2020-21 WHL season, as they had a busy day on the trade front. Today the team announced that they have traded veteran defender Wyatt McLeod to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange […]
Hockey arena reflections: valuable lessons learned
The notion is simple. Through good times and bad, two things will always be there to provide you love, comfort, and joy. Family and sports. Hockey never leaves a loyal fan astray, no matter how high the mountain of adversity towers over a situation. For better or for worse […]
Edmonton Oil Kings ink Ethan Peters to WHL standard player agreement
As the WHL inches closer to getting back on the ice, teams are making necessary transactions to sort out their rosters. The Edmonton Oil Kings have put the finishing touches on an offseason transaction, as they have signed 17-year-old right-handed defender, Ethan Peters to a WHL standard player agreement. […]
Edmonton Oil Kings prospects of the 2019 bantam draft
In competitive sports, it is vitally important to always be looking carefully beyond the horizon. The Edmonton Oil Kings have a lot of quality prospects in their system. The 2019 WHL Bantam Draft brought in some great talent for the future. Let’s check in with Oil Kings prospects of […]
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 […]
Former Oil King Beck Warm inks AHL deal
There is always a sad realization when overage players move on from the WHL. It means you will no longer see them don your team’s jersey; but there is a great deal of peace to be had in the fact that these players are simply moving on to the […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part four
It takes an entire team of players with different roles and attributes blended together in a cohesive fashion to make a winner. You need a world-class goaltender between the pipes. And of course, you need heart, skill, and a level of toughness instilled within the lineup. The Edmonton Oil […]
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