Two Kamloops Blazers have been invited to the National World Junior Selection Camp in Calgary, AB from July 28-Aug 4. Forward Logan Stankoven had 10 points (7G, 3A) in six games for the Blazers last season. However, Stankoven also starred for Gold Medal winning Team Canada at the U-18 World […]
Tag: Edmonton
Wheat Kings set to embark on tough trip
When the Western Hockey League season kicked off on Friday, September 20, the Brandon Wheat Kings knew that 68 games were ahead and that included 10 against their new provincial rival, the Winnipeg ICE. Brandon split their first two games of the season against Winnipeg, and then they were swept […]
Dylan Guenther along with others impress during Oil Kings preseason
The Oil Kings won their second preseason game in a row on Friday night at the Edmonton Downtown Community Arena. The team handed the Calgary Hitmen a 3-1 loss, as Liam Horrobin wrapped up for the DUBNetwork here. The win came at the hands of some of the team’s most […]
Round 2 Part 2 – Logo Competition
Part 2 of Round Two Matchup No. 13 In 2005 Chilliwack, British Columbia was granted a WHL expansion team after Tri-City Americans’ owners attempt to move the franchise there was voted down by the WHL directors. The Bruins would begin play in the 2006-07 season. The Bruins would make the […]
Round 1 – Logo Competition
Matchup No. 1 The first matchup in the logo competition actually involves the franchise that won the DUBNetwork regular season jersey competition, the Seattle Thunderbirds. The first WHL (WCHL) team to call Vancouver, British Columbia home was the Vancouver Nats. They played two seasons in the WCHL from 1971 – […]
Oil Kings Draft Eligible Scouting Reports (Gorda, Warm, Fix-Wolansky, Koch)
Brayden Gorda Gorda has often left me wanting more. He’s a player who has a lot of good tools, specifically his ability to transport the puck through the neutral zone and gain the offensive zone, which is a testament to his skating ability and puck control, but rarely do you […]
Oil Kings Update
With a record of 8-10-2 through the first 20 games the Edmonton Oil Kings currently sit third in the central division, yet are tied with the Portland Winterhawks who currently sit dead last in the western conference. The sudden decline of the central division has come as a bit of […]
Oil Kings Camp Blog #2
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: Oil Kings Top 15 Prospects
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) […]
Edmonton Oil Kings camp notes
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, […]
