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The first week of the WHL season in the Central Division consisted entirely of in-division games: six games, 12 teams, all home-and-home series. Calgary Hitmen vs. Kootenay Ice The Hitmen ran the table over the weekend, albeit just barely. The series kicked off Friday in Calgary, where a very odd situation took place. […]
The day that Edmonton and the Oil Kings had been waiting for was finally here. The former “City of Champions” opened its new arena to the tune of 18,102 mostly adoring fans (with a few Red Deer Rebels fans in attendance). Upon arriving in the “Ice District,” the area around the […]
For the second time in under a year, Vancouver Giants defenceman Brennan Menell has left the team. Last season, Menell requested that management move him, but he was coaxed back by GM Scott Bonner. This time new GM Glen Hanlon has publicly stated that he will be looking to move the disgruntled […]
Oil Kings camp is well underway and some big storylines have emerged in a fairly short amount of time. With the Black/White game set to take place this Wednesday, Oil King hopefuls will need to ramp up their performances if they want a chance to compete in this weekend’s four […]
Quick Hits focuses on the top 15 prospects from each WHL club and is brought to you by Brayden Sullivan. Check him out at @SullyDraftGeek and also follow us at @dub_network. Today, we look at the top 15 prospects for the Edmonton Oil Kings: 1. D Matthew Robertson (2001) […]
A LOOK AT THE CENTRAL DIVISION’S OVERAGE & IMPORT SITUATIONS Calgary Hitmen First off we look at departing 20-year-olds from last year. Moving On F Jackson Houck D Keegan Kanzig D Colby Harmsworth The Hitmen no doubt take the biggest hit on the back end, losing both big rig Kanzig […]
As the great Bruce Buffer says: It’s time! Summer has finally reached its end and players are making their way back to Edmonton for the 2016–17 WHL season. It’s an exciting year for Oil Kings management, players and fans as they will start anew inside one of the world’s greatest stadiums, […]
