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 […]
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Weekend preview: Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Red Deer Rebels
The Edmonton Oil Kings will look to stay undefeated as they enter a new three-game set starting Friday night against their southern rival, the Red Deer Rebels. Game one of the set will take place in Edmonton at the Downtown Community Arena at 6:00 PM MDT. The Oil Kings […]
Edmonton Oil Kings off to a solid start in 2020-21
Four games into the 2020-21 WHL season and the Edmonton Oil Kings are riding high with an undefeated record of 4-0. No time is being wasted in picking up where they left off last season. The Oil Kings matched up against the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Medicine Hat Tigers […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: Millar to Program of Excellence, ICE, Blades, and Raiders announce player signings, Hamilton retires and more
Millar named director of player personnel for Program of Excellence Alan Millar has been named director of player personnel, overseeing player evaluations for the Program of Excellence. MORE: https://t.co/VSTNOM52WX pic.twitter.com/DXLucpHLuD — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 22, 2021 NEWS: Warriors Board of Directors have announced that Alan Millar will be […]
Oil Kings name their 2020-21 leadership group
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 […]
Daily Dose of the DUB: More players loaned to Junior A squads, alumni signings
Brooks Bandits (AJHL) load up on NHL first-round picks The Raiders have loaned Ozzy Wiesblatt to the AJHL's Brooks Bandits until December 20. 📸 @ApolloMedia11 #GoRaidersGo pic.twitter.com/uER3zYCjxs — Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) November 2, 2020 The #OilKings have loaned forward Jake Neighbours to the @BrooksBandits of @TheAJHL until Dec. […]
2020 NHL Draft: Western Hockey League by the Numbers
The festivities at the Bell Centre in Montreal came to an end late Wednesday afternoon. Well actually, the virtual version came to and end, cementing the 2020 National Hockey League Draft as perhaps the most unique edition ever. Delayed due to COVID-19 concerns and protocols, the event was originally […]
Justin Froese talking #2020NHLDraft
We spoke with the Head of Western Canadian scouting for Future Considerations, Justin Froese, about some of the WHL talent getting picked this draft, as well as digging down into the scouting process, and how it’s changed over the years https://nhlentrydraft.com/
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 prospect Svanenbergs ready for action
The 2020 CHL Import Draft, which was held on June 30th, has come and gone. A total of 66 players were selected, 25 of whom were drafted by WHL teams. The Edmonton Oil Kings were one of the WHL teams to make a selection, taking Latvian forward Janis Svanenbergs […]
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