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 […]
Author: Zane Tomich
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 […]
Edmonton Oil Kings blast from the past: part three
Nostalgia can be such a great thing. Even with the main attraction Edmonton Oilers in town, the Edmonton Oil Kings have firmly established themselves as true kings of a hockey-crazy city, whom many have great memories of. It’s a privilege to have two high-level hockey teams to watch every […]
Former Oil Kings coach heading to Stanley Cup Final
Former Edmonton Oil Kings Head Coach Derek Laxdal is enjoying a great deal of success as an assistant coach of the Dallas Stars. The team punched its ticket to the Stanley Cup Final after a spirited series victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. For Laxdal, the success he experienced […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Alumni: Blast from the Past Part Two
Winning is a glorious thing. The period of time from 2011 to 2014 was a magical and highly successful tenure for the Edmonton Oil Kings. In this next part of Blast from the Past, we will take a look at three skaters with a tremendous amount of championship experience to their […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Player Profile: Jake Neighbours
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Jake Neighbours has really come into his own as an elite player in major junior hockey. Since his arrival in the WHL, he has developed into one of the league’s premier forwards. The shortened 2019-2020 season proved to be a breakout campaign for him. With […]
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 […]