The 2019-20 WHL season came to an unexpected end with the outbreak of Covid-19 across North America and the world. That meant us at DUBNetwork had to scramble and put together our fourth annual awards. I reached out to our beat writers and those associated with the site and […]
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Dylan Guenther: The journey from first overall at WHL Draft to offensive star for the Oil Kings
For most players, being selected in the WHL Bantam Draft marks a significant confirmation of success through their journey of battling in minor hockey to finally joining the junior ranks. However, for Dylan Guenther — being selected first overall by the Oil Kings in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft is […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Hardy done for the season
Moose Jaw Warriors captain Owen Hardy has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury suffered on February 16th in Portland.
Oil Kings continue dominance, blank ICE
Of the top three teams in the Central Division, the Edmonton Oil Kings have scored the fewest goals with 210. Not that it’s a low number, however, it is 13 fewer than Lethbridge and 21 fewer than Medicine Hat. When it comes to the same three teams, Edmonton has […]
Pats top line combines for 10 points as they defeat the Oil Kings 5-3
There hasn’t been a lot of hockey as of late for the Edmonton Oil Kings, with just two games over the past two weeks. The club looked to get right back into the swing of things against the Regina Pats as they approach a busy part of the […]
Oil Kings defeat ICE 4-1 to launch back into first place in the WHL
Edmonton recently forfeited their reign of first place in the WHL to the red-hot Portland Winterhawks, a title the Oil Kings have held onto for the majority of the season. Saturday against the ICE, they had an opportunity to put together a three-game win streak and regain their spot on […]
Wheat Kings drop first regulation game in 2020
From December 30 up until January 25, the Brandon Wheat Kings went 10-0-1-0. The lone overtime loss came when the team was up 3-0 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on January 25, before they lost 6-5. That was the first time Brandon gave up four or more goals since December 27, […]
Edmonton prevails 6-2 in battle of the Kings
It was a highlight-reel night for the Edmonton Oil Kings as they put six by the red-hot Brandon Wheat Kings at Rogers Place. Beck Warm got the start between the pipes for the Oil Kings. He put together a solid performance, turning aside 31 of the 33 shots he faced. […]
Oil Kings balance out blue line
It’s all about balance. Much like when Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars balanced the force, Kirt Hill has now balanced out his defence.
Rookies shine In Oil Kings’ 5-0 win over Moose Jaw
A dominant offensive second period from the Edmonton Oil Kings put them on track for a comfortable 5-0 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors. Heading into this Friday night contest, the Oil Kings were coming off a big character win against the Everett Silvertips — a team challenging them for […]