The Calgary Hitmen 2021 rookie class has had a rookie experience that cannot compare to any class before them. The rookies had to adapt to the jump to WHL hockey but have also had to adjust to a never-before-seen Alberta-only conference while living under tight covid-19 restrictions. As a […]
Central Division
Tigers drop season finale to Oil Kings
There is always tremendous anticipation when the Western Hockey League season gets underway. The conversations centre around all the “firsts”, for the players and for the organizations. But on this night at Co-Op Centre in Medicine Hat, it was inevitable the focus would be on the “lasts”, as the […]
Edmonton Oil Kings Cossa awarded Goaltender of the Week
The Edmonton Oil Kings keep on rolling in 2021. Currently, the club sits comfortably at the number one spot in the Central Division standings with an eye-popping 17-1-1 record and 35 points. The team as a whole is a powerhouse from top to bottom; but without a star number […]
Oil Kings Dump Tigers; Stranglehold On First Place
MEDICINE HAT – The Central Division-leading Edmonton Oil Kings waltzed into Co-Op Place Saturday evening and pretty much clinched first place with a 4-1 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers. It was the second time in three nights and fourth time this irregular season the Oil Kings have beaten […]
Breaking: Sutter steps down as Red Deer Rebels Head Coach
In a statement released by the Red Deer Rebels today, team owner and General Manager Brent Sutter has stepped down as the Head Coach of the team. Assistant coaches Ryan Colville and Brad Flynn, along with Assistant GM Shaun Sutter will handle coaching duties for the balance of this […]
Oil Kings take advantage of undermanned Rebels
With Red Deer Rebels experiencing frequent trips to the injured list, the Edmonton Oil Kings had the opportunity to get back on the winning track following their first loss of the season. The Rebels were playing with just five defensemen after an early injury to Blake Gustafson. “When you’re missing […]
Oil Kings add two new players and Dylan Guenther receives great news
A flurry of good news swept through northern Alberta today as the Edmonton Oil Kings announced that star forward Dylan Guenther has been named to Hockey Canada’s National Men’s U18 roster for the IIHF U18 World Championships. Guenther was also named WHL Player of the Month for February/March 2021. […]
Oil Kings defeat the Hitmen 4-3 in Friday night nail biter
The reigning kings of the Central Division remain undefeated with an 8-0 record. The Edmonton Oil Kings were victorious against the Calgary Hitmen in a nailing biting 4-3 victory on Friday night to open the weekend. The Hitmen put up a tremendous fight and arguably have been one of […]
Fast start propels Tigers past Hurricanes
MEDICINE HAT, AB – When the Medicine Hat Tigers last took to the ice with two points in the standings on the line, it was 11 days ago. Such is life in the Central Division with five teams playing only on the weekends. And just a couple of days ago, […]
McCarry happy to “chip” in with the Tigers
When a youngster laces up the blades in the Western Hockey League, it can be easy for those not familiar with the game to assume a future as a professional hockey player is immediately around the corner. The reality is really far from that assumption. Research suggests perhaps four- […]